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The present population of India is over 1.22 billion. Though the population of India is second largest in the world, it is still increasing at a rapid speed. Studies suggests that will become the country with largest population within few decades. The constant surge in population can be seen by analyzing the data of past 3-4 decades.
India’s population in 1971 was 550 million which increased to 684 million, in 1981. In 1991 census the figure had jumped to 845 million. Preparations are now on for the new census. In land area, India occupies only 2.5% of the total world area. In so far as density of population is concerned, average density, according to 1981 census was 221 per sq. km, which varies from state to state, highest being in Chandigarh (3,948), next is Kerala (654). Contrasted to these in Sikkim, it is 44 and in Arunachal Pradesh only 7.
India’s population in 1971 was 550 million which increased to 684 million, in 1981. In 1991 census the figure had jumped to 845 million. Preparations are now on for the new census. In land area, India occupies only 2.5% of the total world area. In so far as density of population is concerned, average density, according to 1981 census was 221 per sq. km, which varies from state to state, highest being in Chandigarh (3,948), next is Kerala (654). Contrasted to these in Sikkim, it is 44 and in Arunachal Pradesh only 7.
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