Census 2027

Census 2011 · the last completed count

India in the 2011 census

Every number in this section was counted in 2011, fifteen years ago. They are not Census 2027 results: those aren't out yet, and Census 2027 asks different questions. When its results are published, they get their own section on this site.

People counted in 2011

121.09 crore

1,21,08,54,977 people

Counted
9–28 February 2011
States and UTs
35, as they were in 2011

India's 2011 numbers

In 2011, 63% of homes had a phone but only 3% had a computer with internet. Census 2027 asks about smartphones and internet for the first time.

Women for every 1,000 men

943

918 girls for every 1,000 boys aged 0–6

Aged 7+ who could read and write

73.0%

Lived in towns and cities

31.1%

Homes with a phone

63%

Homes with a toilet

47%

Homes with a computer and internet

3%

States in 2011

Every state, on a map

The 35 states and union territories as they were in 2011. Pick a number, then tap a state to see all of its 2011 numbers.

  • Under 12.48 lakh
  • 12.48 lakh to 68.65 lakh
  • 68.65 lakh to 3.12 crore
  • 3.12 crore to 7.21 crore
  • 7.21 crore and over