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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 10th Standard

Population of India

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  • Compared to six countries - China, Australia, USA, Canada, Russia and Brazil.
  • Population of India as compared to the other six countries with reference to percentage of world population and India’s position in the world.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 10

Key Points: Population of India

  • India's population was around 121 crores in Census 2011, making it the second most populous country in the world.
  • India has only 2.41% of the world's land, but supports 17.5% of the world’s population.
  • The average population density of India is 382 persons per sq. km as per the 2011 Census.
  • The population is unevenly distributed due to factors such as physiography, climate, fertile land, water resources, and economic activities.
  • Densely populated areas include the northern plains, major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, while sparse population is found in mountains, deserts, and forests due to tough living conditions.
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