1) The population of the country as per the provisional figures of Census 2011 is 1210.19 million of which 623.7 million (51.54%) are males and 586.46 million (48.46%) are females. 

The major highlights of the Census 2011 (Provisional figures) are as under: 

*The population of India has increased by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011. 

2) %age growth in 2001-2011 is 17.64; males 17.19 and females 18.12. 

*2001-2011 is the first decade (with the exception of 1911-1921---GREAT DEPRESSION) which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade. 

3) *Uttar Pradesh (199.5 million) is the most populous State in the country followed by Maharashtra with 112 million. 

Some of the highlights

Ø Slogan - Our census, Our Future

Ø India's 1st Census - 1872

Ø 2011 Census is - 15th Census

Ø Total Population - 1,21,01,93,422

Ø India's Rank in population - 2nd with 17.5% (1st China with 19%)

Ø Most Populous State - Uttar Pradesh

Ø Least Populous State - Sikkim

Ø Most Literate State - Kerala (93.9%)

Ø Least Literate State - Bihar (63.82%)

Ø National Sex Ratio - Female : Male (940 : 1000)

Ø Highest Sex Ratio (State) - Kerala (1084 : 1000)

Ø Lowest Sex Ratio (State) - Haryana

Ø Highest Sex Ratio (UT) - Puducherry

Ø Least Sex Ratio (UT) - Damn & Dayyu (61 : 1000)

Ø Literacy of Male - 82.14%

Ø Literacy of Female - 65.46%

Ø Population Growth Rate - 17.64%

Ø Highest fertility Rate - Meghalaya

Ø Most literate union territory - Lakshadweep (92.2%)

Ø Least literate Union Territory - Dadra Nagar & Haweli

Ø Most Literate District - Serechhip (Mizoram)

Ø Least Literate District - Dadra Naga & Haveli

Ø Highest Density of Population - Bihar (1102 sq.km)

Ø Lowest Density of Population - Arunachal Pradesh (17)

Ø Total number of districts - 640

Ø Highest Populous District - Thane (Mumbai)

Ø 100% Literacy District - Palakkad (Kerala)

Ø 100% Banking State - Kerala

Ø 100% Banking District - Palakkad (Kerala)

Ø Density of Population in India - 382 sq. km

Ø Increase in population (during 2001-2011) - 181 million