The dataset contains year-, month-, state- and gender-wise compiled data on urban population of India from the year 2011 to 2036. The figures of population given for different years are the projected figures, except for the census year of 2011.

As per the Census data dated 2011, the slum dwellers population in Mumbai was the highest among all other major metropolitan cities of India, at around ************. Hyderabad and Delhi followed it. A total of about ** million people were estimated to be living in slums across the country.

The statistic displays the main states and union territories with the highest number of people living in urban areas in India in 2011. In that year, the state of Maharashtra had the highest population with over 50 million people living in urban areas. The population density in India from 2004 to 2014 can be seen here.

India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data was reported at 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,393,496.000 Person for 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 59,066,957.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68,740,419.000 Person in 2011 and a record low of 49,393,496.000 Person in 2001. India Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAE001: Census: Population: by Religion.

Census: Population: City: Hyderabad data was reported at 3,943.323 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,534.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Hyderabad data is updated decadal, averaging 4,344.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,534.000 Person th in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 3,943.323 Person th in 03-01-2011. Census: Population: City: Hyderabad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

Census: Population: City: Ahmedabad data was reported at 5,577.940 Person th in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,519.000 Person th for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: City: Ahmedabad data is updated decadal, averaging 4,519.000 Person th from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,577.940 Person th in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,312.000 Person th in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: City: Ahmedabad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB004: Census: Population: by Selected Cities.

The data shows the year-wise and state or union territory-wise literacy and rural and urban literacy, for male, female, and total literacy, in India according to Census.

Note: 1. Literacy rate is defined as the population of literates in the population aged 7 year and above. 2. The 1991 data (Excluding Jammu & Kashmir)and 2001 data (Excludes figures of Paomata, Mao Maran and Pura sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur for 2001) refer to Census of India.

According to projections, *** percent of the population of NCT Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep in India were expected to live in urban areas by 2035. By contrast, slightly over *** percent of the population of Himachal Pradesh was expected to live in urban areas by the same year, which has the least share compared to the other states.

In 1951, India’s total rural population was approximately 298 million, while the urban population was only about 62 million. By 2011, these numbers grew to around 833 million and 377 million, respectively. This represents a 179% increase in rural population and a staggering 504% increase in urban population over the 60-year period.

Census: Population: Uttar Pradesh: Bahraich data was reported at 186,223.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 168,323.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Uttar Pradesh: Bahraich data is updated decadal, averaging 50,387.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 186,223.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 26,907.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Uttar Pradesh: Bahraich data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC035: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Uttar Pradesh.

In 2023, approximately a third of the total population in India lived in cities. The trend shows an increase of urbanization by more than 4 percent in the last decade, meaning people have moved away from rural areas to find work and make a living in the cities. Leaving the fieldOver the last decade, urbanization in India has increased by almost 4 percent, as more and more people leave the agricultural sector to find work in services. Agriculture plays a significant role in the Indian economy and it employs almost half of India’s workforce today, however, its contribution to India’s GDP has been decreasing while the services sector gained in importance. No rural exodus in sightWhile urbanization is increasing as more jobs in telecommunications and IT are created and the private sector gains in importance, India is not facing a shortage of agricultural workers or a mass exodus to the cities yet. India is a very densely populated country with vast areas of arable land – over 155 million hectares of land was cultivated land in India as of 2015, for example, and textiles, especially cotton, are still one of the major exports. So while a shift of the workforce focus is obviously taking place, India is not struggling to fulfill trade demands yet.

About 85 percent of the urban population living in India knew how to read or write as of 2011. Urban regions have better education infrastructure as compared to rural regions of the country. However, the literacy rate was lower in rural regions of India at about 69 percent for the same year.

According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was 365 individuals per square kilometer. Located on the Deccan Plateau, it is the second-most populous state in the country. A steady increase in the population of the state can be attributed to growing urban districts such as Mumbai and Pune, with diverse employment opportunities in several sectors.

India's economic powerhouse

With a contribution of over 22 trillion Indian rupees in the financial year 2017, the state of Maharashtra had the highest gross state domestic product in the country. A per capita income of over 175 thousand Indian rupees was estimated across the state for the preceding year. Based on its economic model, the state was a highly preferred destination for domestic and foreign investments.

The most populous Indian state

Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, was the most populous city after Delhi. As the country's economic core, it serves as the financial and commercial capital while providing numerous job opportunities. Many are attracted to this dream city in search of a lucrative career and to make it big in the world-famous Bollywood film industry.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Mumbai, India metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Bangalore, India metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Census: Population: Haryana: Ambala (Town): Female data was reported at 92,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 65,263.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Haryana: Ambala (Town): Female data is updated decadal, averaging 34,905.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92,546.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 19,432.000 Person in 03-01-1941. Census: Population: Haryana: Ambala (Town): Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC012: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Haryana.

The data shows the year-wise statistics for incidence of accidental deaths in different cities of India by natural or unnatural causes between 2009 and 2015.

Note: 1. Vasai Virar, Tiruchirappalli, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ranchi, Srinagar, Raipur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kota, Kollam, Kannur, Jodhpur, Gwalior, Ghaziabad, Durg Bhilainagar, Aurangabad and Chandigarh (City) newly emerged Mega Cities as per Population Census 2011. 2. Poisoning includes the incidence due to food poisoning/accidental intake of insects, spurious/poisoning liquor, leakage of poisoning gases etc., snake bite/animal bite and others. 3. Traffic accidents includes Road accidents, Rail road accidents and other railway accidents. 4. Collapse of structure includes House, Building, Dam, Bridge others. 5. Sudden deaths include i) Heart Attacks ii) Epileptic fits/giddiness iii) Abortion/Childbirth iv) Influence of alcohol. 6. Fire includes i) Fireworks/crackers ii) Short-Circuit iii) Cooking Gas Cylinder/Stove burst iv) other fire accidents.

Census: Population: Andhra Pradesh: Gooty data was reported at 48,658.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 43,389.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Andhra Pradesh: Gooty data is updated decadal, averaging 17,247.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 48,658.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 8,720.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Andhra Pradesh: Gooty data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC002: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Andhra Pradesh.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Karad data was reported at 53,879.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56,161.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Karad data is updated decadal, averaging 29,746.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56,819.000 Person in 03-01-1991 and a record low of 11,228.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Karad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

In 2022, the population density in India remained nearly unchanged at around 479.43 inhabitants per square kilometer. Still, the population density reached its highest value in the observed period in 2022. Population density refers to the number of people living in a certain country or area, given as an average per square kilometer. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.Find more key insights for the population density in countries like Sri Lanka and Pakistan.