The Composition of population includes the study of *** ratio, Literacy, age structure rural and urban population etc.
1. ratio – The number of females per 1000 males is known as ‘ ratio’.
- As per 2011 census,the averages *** ratio of the country was 940 females for every 1000 males.
- There are 1084 females for every 1000 male in Kerala. In Contrast, Haryana has 877 females for every 1000 males.
2. Literacy – In recent years, literacy rate has increased in the country. The average literacy in 1951 was only 18.33%. It has increased to (74.4%) in 2011. Kerala with 93.91% is the high estliteracy state in lndia. In Contrast, Bihar with 63.82% is the lowest literacy state.
3. Age structure – On the basis of the age the entire population is divided into three major categories namely infants (0-14 year). Adults (15-59 years) and aged group (above 60 years).
- According to 2011 census, about 31.10% of the total population of the country is infants, 5.3% are old age and adults are only 63.60%.
- Infants and aged people have become unproductive.
- Thus, the number of working population is also increasing. It is highly favourable for the development of the country.
4. Rural & Urban population: According to 2011 census, in India 76.4% of the people lives in rural areas and 23.6 lives in Urban areas.
- Maharashtra has highest urban population.
- In Contrast, Sikkim has lowest urban population. Thus, Uttar Pradesh has more rural population and Mizoram has low rural population in the country.
