Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to the 2011 census, which of the following states has the highest decadal population growth rate?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Meghalaya.
Confusion Points
- According to Census 2011, Bihar is the most densely populated state (1106 persons/sq km).
- This particular question asks about the highest decadal population growth rate, Hence Meghalaya is the correct answer.
Key Points
- According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has registered the highest decadal growth rate during 2001-11 i.e 27.80%.
- However, if we compare all states and UTs, then the highest decadal growth is registered by Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 55.50%.
- The lowest Growth Rate has been of Nagaland – Negative 0.47%, followed by Kerala – 4.86%.
Additional Information
The top five states with the highest decadal growth rate in India are as follow:-
| State | Decadal Growth |
| Meghalaya | 27.80% |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 25.90% |
| Bihar | 25.10% |
| Jammu Kashmir | 23.70% |
| Mizoram | 22.80% |
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