Literacy Rate

According to Census of India, “person aged seven and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate”.

Literacy in India as per Census 2011

  • As per Census 2011, all India literacy rate stood at 73%.

Literacy by Gender

  • Male: 80.90%
  • Female: 64.60%

Literacy: Top and Bottom States

  • Top 3 States/UTs: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.80%), and Mizoram (91.30%)
  • Bottom 3 States/UTs: Bihar (61.80%), Arunachal Pradesh (65.40%), and Jharkhand (66.40%)

Women & Men in India 2022 (National Statistical Office)

  • As per a Report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, all ....
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