Current Population of India: most populated state(Updated)

Current Population of India: In India, the census is conducted every 10 years. According to the latest United Nations Population Fund data, India’s population in 2023 will stand at 142.86 crore. India has overtaken China, which has 142.57 crore, becoming the most populous country in the world. The top five countries in terms of population in decreasing order are India, China, the US, Indonesia, and Pakistan, according to the UNFPA report. In terms of area, China is the third largest country & India is the seventh largest in the world. The census was about to happen in 2021 but got delayed due to COVID-19. In this article, we will see some important insights into the population of India.

Current Population of India

Current Population of India- Census 2011

• India’s population was more than 1.2 billion, as per the 2011 Census.

• India’s population stood at more than 1.2 billion, as per the 2022 revision of the World Population Prospects.

• The current population of India is 1,539,952,808,758 as on 2nd August 2022, based on the Worldometer elaboration of the latest UNs data.

However, we need to wait for the Census to be conducted by the Government of India to know the official data on India’s population. India will become the world’s most populated nation, overtaking China, as per the estimates of the UN.

The population of a country increases, and in the case of India, it is a demographic dividend, but the land area remains constant. So, when there is steady population growth in a country, every generation is bound to see a slide in land for every individual, or what is termed the per capita land share. And with the population increasing, which for India is a blessing, the per capita land share will keep decreasing.

In 2011, the last Census was conducted. Due to COVID-19, the census that was supposed to happen in 2022 got delayed. The Government of India has given no definite date or timeline as to when they will conduct the next population census.

The Top 10 Most Populated States in India

As per the 2011 Census, the 10 most populous states in India are:

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Bihar
4. West Bengal
5. Madhya Pradesh
6. Tamil Nadu
7. Rajasthan
8. Karnataka
9. Gujarat
10. Andhra Pradesh

Most Populous State of India (Uttar Pradesh) as per Census 2011

• According to the 2011 Census, the population of Uttar Pradesh is 199,812,341.

• Uttar Pradesh’s population is 16.51% of the total population of India.

• The population density of Uttar Pradesh is 828 per square km.

• Uttar Pradesh’s sex ratio is 912.

• Uttar Pradesh’s urban population is 22.27% of the total population of the state.

• Uttar Pradesh’s rural population constitutes 77.73% of the total population of the state.

List of Populous States of India as per Census 2011

Most Populous States of India	Population
Uttar Pradesh	As per the Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh’s population is 199,812,341. Uttar Pradesh’s population is 16.51% of the total population of India.
Maharashtra	Maharashtra’s population is 9.28% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 Census, Maharashtra’s population is 112,374,333.
Bihar	Bihar’s population is 8.6% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 Census, Bihar’s is 104,099,452.
West Bengal	West Bengal’s population is 7.54% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 census, West Bengal’s population is 91,276,115.
Madhya Pradesh	Madhya Pradesh’s population is 6% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 census, Madhya Pradesh’s population is 72,626,809.
Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu’s population is 5.96% of the total population of India. Tamil Nadu’s population is 72,147,030 as per the 2011 census.
Rajasthan	Rajasthan’s population is 5.66% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 census, the population of Rajasthan is 68,548,437.
Karnataka	Karnataka’s population is 5.05% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 census, Karnataka’s population is 61,095,297.
Gujarat	Gujarat’s population is 4.99% of the total population of India. As per the 2011 census, the population of Gujarat is 60,439,692.
Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh’s population is 6.99% of the total population of India. As per the census of 2011, the Andhra Pradesh population is 4,95,077.

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• Largest and smallest state in India

Least Populated State of India as per Census 2011 – Sikkim

Sikkim is the least-populated state in India.

• Capital- Gangtok

• Population of Sikkim: 6,07,688

• Sikkim is the second-smallest state in India.

• In 1975, Sikkim joined India as its 22nd state.

Conclusion

As of 023, India’s population is 142.86, which outnumbers China. In this article, we have provided complete information about Census 2011 and the most and least populated states in India in depth.

Current Population of India – FAQs

1. In 2023, what is India’s population?

India’s current population is -1,539,952,808,758 as of August 2, 2022, based on the Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. However, to know the official data on India’s population in 2022, we need to wait for the census that will be conducted by the Government of India.

2. In 2023, what is China’s population?

Based on the Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data, China’s current population is 1,450,841,640.

3. Which is the least populated state in India?

Sikkim is the least-populated state in India. The population of this state is 6,07,688. It is the second-smallest state in our country.

4. In the world, which are the 10 countries with the largest population?

The 10 most populous countries in the world are India, China, the United States, Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Russia, and Mexico.

5. In India, which are the 5 most populated states?

The 5 most populated states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh.