Census of India 2011 – Drishti IAS (Exam Focus PDF)

The 2011 census of India is the largest administrative exercise in the world and encompasses a lot of information that is important for the UPSC and State PCS exams. As Drishti IAS is known for the quality of its study material, it has prepared this exhaustive PDF to help the candidate tackle the involved tables and figures. Instead of trying to read the 30 volume census report, this PDF gives you exactly what you need in an exam-friendly format.

Massive coverage

The PDF covers all of the important statistical categories:

• Population distribution: population density, growth, and the urban-rural distribution by state and districts.

• Literacy rates: overall literacy, male-female literacy and statewise rank, and a special focus on the urban-rural divide.

• Sex ratio: the national sex ratio, child sex ratio (0-6 age group), states with the highest and the lowest sex ratio (Kerala vs Haryana)

• Religion and language: the percentage of the population that follows different religions and languages.

• Socio-economic information: SC/ST population, the classification of workers (main and marginal workers), and much more.

What's special about this PDF?

• The data is presented in tables, pie-charts, and bar graphs making it easy to understand and remember.

• The 'Important Facts' section at the beginning of the PDF contains the top 10 repeatedly asked questions about the census 2011.

• All this comes for free!

How to utilise this PDF?

While reading through the document, try to draw comparisons. For instance, you can compare the highest and the lowest literacy rates or sex ratios. The exam toppers know that the examiners love questions that ask for comparisons between two or more entities. So it is essential that you go through this PDF in the last few days of your exam preparation to brush up on the 'factual' part of the exam.

Who should use this PDF?

Applicants for UPSC CSE Prelims, General Studies Paper I.

• Those appearing for SSC CGL and CHSL (Static GK section).

• State PCS applicants

• Teachers and researchers that require a demographic reference for their work.