Among the states in India, Kerala had the highest literary rate with ** percent in 2011. Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh and the capital territory of Delhi followed Kerala with above average literacy rates. Notably, all the leading states in the country had more literate males than females at the time of the census.

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.

The data shows the distribution of population by literates and literacy rate by gender for the states and union territories of India from the 2011 census.

The literacy rate of the female population in the country was about 65 percent in 2011, in comparison to about 57 percent among the females in the scheduled caste population.

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.

Context

Government of India(GoI) does Census of entire country every ten years, last census was done in 2011 and next will be done in 2021. Purpose of census is to get good understanding of the country population and other associated things, these data helps GoI to create and enhance the the policy and new reforms.

Content

The attached CSV file has data related to Literacy in India according to India Census 2011. - First Column has simple serial number - Second column has the District name - Third column has State name corresponding to the district from second column. - Last column has the Literacy data corresponding to the district from second column.

Acknowledgements

All thanks to GoI and volunteers who help in collecting dataset.

Inspiration

This can be used to get insight about the education, as well as it can used along with other datasets as per need.

The literacy rate of the total population in the country was about 73 percent in 2011, in comparison to about 66 percent among the scheduled caste population. In India, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe and other backward class are officially recognized by the constitution as groups of disadvantaged indigenous people. They are the primary beneficiaries of reservation policies under the constitution.

These data are intended for researchers, students, and policy makers for reference and mapping purposes, and may be used for basic applications such as viewing, querying, and map output production.

In 2011, around 14.62 million out of 26.81 million of disabled people in India were literate, accounting for 54.52 percent of total disabled population. According to the source, India's literacy rate reach 74.04 percent of total population in the same year.

India literacy rate for 2022 was 76.32%, a 7.02% increase from 2011.

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<li>India literacy rate for 2011 was <strong>69.30%</strong>, a <strong>6.55% increase</strong> from 2006.</li>
<li>India literacy rate for 2006 was <strong>62.75%</strong>, a <strong>1.74% increase</strong> from 2001.</li>
<li>India literacy rate for 2001 was <strong>61.01%</strong>, a <strong>12.79% increase</strong> from 1991.</li>
</ul>Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

The statistic illustrates the literacy rate in rural and urban regions of Haryana in India in 2011, with a breakdown by gender. The literacy rate among males living in rural areas in Haryana was around 82 percent in that year. India's literacy rate from 1981 through 2011 can be found here.

This dataset presents national-level literacy rates, compiled from multiple official sources, including the National Sample Survey (NSS), Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), Population Census, National Family Health Survey (NFHS), and data published by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

It provides literacy rates disaggregated by gender, region (urban and rural), and age group. The inclusion of age groups is essential, as the criteria for calculating literacy rates have changed over time. To allow consistent comparisons across sources and years, an ‘age group’ column is included in the dataset. In general, literacy is assessed based on whether a person above a specified age can read and write a simple message with understanding in at least one language. The age specified as per these sources is as follows:

Census: Population aged 7 years and above (used since 1981; previously, it was 5 years and above). Data is available for 1951, 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001, and 2011 NSS: Population aged 5 years and above. Data is available for 2005, 2007-08, 2010, 2011-12, 2014, and 2017-18 PLFS: Survey typically covers population aged 15 years and above, but literacy data is also available for 5 years and above and 7 years and above. Data is available for 2017-18 to 2023-24. NFHS: Covers population aged 15–49 years only. Literacy rate refers to women and men who have completed standard 6, 9, or higher, or those who can read a full or partial sentence among individuals assumed to be literate. Data is available for 2005-06, 2015-16, and 2019-21. MoSPI: Follows the NSS age criteria, usually 5 years and above. Data is available for 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2011

Literacy Rate: Tamil Nadu data was reported at 80.100 % in 12-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.450 % for 12-01-2001. Literacy Rate: Tamil Nadu data is updated decadal, averaging 58.525 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 12-01-2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.100 % in 12-01-2011 and a record low of 36.390 % in 12-01-1961. Literacy Rate: Tamil Nadu 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 Education Sector – Table IN.EDA001: Literacy Rate.

The dataset contains Year and State wise Literacy Rate

Note: 1. Literacy rates for 1951, 1961 and 1971 Censuses relate to population aged five years and above. The rates for the 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2011 Censuses relate to the population aged seven years and above. The literacy rate for 1951 in case of West Bengal relates to total population including 0-4 age group. Literacy rate for 1951 in respect of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur are based on sample population. 2. India and Manipur figures exclude those of the three sub-divisions viz., Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul of Senapati district of Manipur as census result of 2001 in these three sub-divisions were cancelled due to technical and administrative reasons.

Literacy Rate: Karnataka data was reported at 75.400 % in 12-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.640 % for 12-01-2001. Literacy Rate: Karnataka data is updated decadal, averaging 51.125 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 12-01-2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.400 % in 12-01-2011 and a record low of 29.800 % in 12-01-1961. Literacy Rate: Karnataka 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 Education Sector – Table IN.EDA001: Literacy Rate.

Literacy Rate: Assam data was reported at 72.200 % in 12-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 63.250 % for 12-01-2001. Literacy Rate: Assam data is updated decadal, averaging 43.415 % from Dec 1951 (Median) to 12-01-2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.200 % in 12-01-2011 and a record low of 18.530 % in 12-01-1951. Literacy Rate: Assam 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 Education Sector – Table IN.EDA001: Literacy Rate.

This layer shows State-Wise Literacy Rates (1951-2011).Source of data: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/stat/tab85.pdfNote:India and Manipur figures exclude those of the three sub-divisions viz. Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul of Senapati district of Manipur as census results of 2001 in these three sub-divisions were cancelled due to technical and administrative reasons.Literacy rates for 1951, 1961 and 1971 Censuses relate to population aged five years and above and from 1981 onwards Literacy rates relate to the population aged seven years and above. The literacy rate for 1951 in case of West Bengal relates to total population including 0-4 age group. Literacy rate for 1951 in respect of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur are based on sample population.This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via content@esri.in.

Abstract

National population and housing census 2011 (NPHC2011), marks a hundred years of census taking in Nepal. Nepal has been conducting population censuses almost decennially and the census 2011 is the eleventh. The first population census was conducted in 1911 A.D. (1968 B.S.). However, the census conducted in 1952/54 is considered to be the first modern census of Nepal introducing internationally comparable concepts, definitions and classifications. Computer processing was introduced for the first time in 1971 census using IBM 1401. NPHC 2011 carries special features of having scientific questionnaires, detailed EA maps for urban and Village Development Committees (VDC) maps for rural areas, ever most inclusive field staff, extensive publicity, independent observance by civil society, most economic operation based on domestic resources and most reliable data processing.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

• Household;
• Individual.

Kind of data

Census/enumeration data [cen]

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Census questionnaires (Listing form, Individual form-1, Individual form-2), enumeration and other manuals, EA maps were major tools used to conduct field enumeration. Complete list of households was prepared during May and June 2011, a month before the main census. Listing schedule contains questions on number of house, households, household members by sex, agricultural land operated and livestock owned by households and operation of small scale nonagricultural activities. Individual Form-1 contains questions on types of house, household facilities/assets, ownership of the house or land of female members of the household, mortality and its causes and details of absent members of households. Also, included in the form-1 are name, surname, relationship to head, sex, age, caste/ethnicity, marital status and age at first marriage, religion, mother tongue and second language, citizenship, type of disability, literacy and level of education. However, questions on migration, fertility, labour force, occupation, industry, employment status and living arrangement of children (under the age 16) were asked under form-2 to every eighth household selected systematically.

Cleaning operations

Keeping in mind the quality of the data processing operation and the capacity of CBS to undertake, it has been decided to source out the operation as it was done in 2001 census. Nevertheless, processing site and the computers were provided to the contractor so that both quality and confidentiality lie strictly under the control of CBS. Manuals of coding, editing and key entry operation were prepared, training and key entry operation were monitored and supervised by the core team of the CBS. Despite delay in awarding the contract, the whole operation was completed in six months from the date the contract was signed. Approximately, six hundred processing staff plus experts were engaged in coding, editing, key entry operation and verification.

CSPro, an integrated software developed for data entry, editing, verification and tabulation by US Bureau of Census was used for data processing (Key entry, editing and verification). However, CSPro, SPSS and STATA are used for tabulations. Range and consistency checks were done thoroughly during the processing operation. The captured data were further cleaned with the assistance of international experts. New classifications of occupation and industry were prepared based on ISOC and ISIC (Rev. 4). Similarly, classifications of caste/ethnicity, religion and language were prepared based on the recommendations of the academicians and subject matter specialists.

This feature layers contain demographics about age, gender, education, employment, assets & amenities as reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India in the Census 2011. These attributes cover topics such as male and female population counts by age, literacy, occupation, and household characteristics.Census of India counts every resident in India at village level. It is mandated by The Census Act 1948 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.Other demographics layers are also available:Country DemographicsState DemographicsDistrict DemographicsVillage DemographicsCombined DemographicsEach layer contains the same set of demographic attributes. Each geography level has a viewing range optimal for the geography size, and the map has increasing detail as you zoom in to smaller areas.Data source: Explore Census DataAdmin boundary source (country, states, and districts): Survey of India, 2020For more information: 2011 Census Demographic ProfileFor feedback please contact: content@esri.inData Processing notes:Country, State and District boundaries are simplified representations offered from the Survey of India database.Sub-districts and village boundaries are developed based on the census provided maps.Field names and aliases are processed by Esri India as created for the ArcGIS Platform.For a list of fields and alias names, access the following excel document.Disclaimer:The boundaries may not be perfectly align with AGOL imagery. The Census PDF maps are georeferenced using Survey of India boundaries and notice alignment issues with AGOL Imagery/ Maps. 33k villages are marked as point location on Census PDFs either because of low scale maps where small villages could not have been drawn or digitization has not been completed. These villages are marked as 100m circular polygons in the data.This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know

Literacy Rate: Jharkhand data was reported at 66.400 % in 12-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.560 % for 12-01-2001. Literacy Rate: Jharkhand data is updated decadal, averaging 35.030 % from Dec 1951 (Median) to 12-01-2011, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.400 % in 12-01-2011 and a record low of 12.930 % in 12-01-1951. Literacy Rate: Jharkhand 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 Education Sector – Table IN.EDA001: Literacy Rate.