The correct answer is: A. 3,12,05,576
According to the 2011 census, the total population of Assam is 3,12,05,576. This makes Assam the 13th most populous state in India. The population density of Assam is 349 persons per square kilometer. The sex ratio in Assam is 958 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate in Assam is 72.19%.
The following are the details of the population of Assam according to the 2011 census:
- Total population: 3,12,05,576
- Male population: 1,58,68,904
- Female population: 1,53,36,672
- Sex ratio: 958 females per 1000 males
- Population density: 349 persons per square kilometer
- Literacy rate: 72.19%
The population of Assam has been increasing steadily over the years. In 1951, the population of Assam was 1,46,26,891. This increased to 2,28,78,491 in 2001 and to 3,12,05,576 in 2011. The growth rate of population in Assam has been declining over the years. In 1951-1961, the growth rate of population was 24.7%. This declined to 21.6% in 1961-1971, 19.9% in 1971-1981, 21.1% in 1981-1991, and 14.9% in 1991-2001. The growth rate of population in Assam was 14.1% in 2001-2011.
The population of Assam is projected to be 3,72,60,800 in 2021 and 4,43,93,700 in 2031.