Population Composition

Distribution of Population

Population distribution means how many people live in different places. In India, where people live is not the same everywhere. Some places have a lot of people, while others have only a few. We can divide the states into three groups based on how many people live there:...

Density of Population

Population density is a measure of how many people live in a certain area. In India, according to the 2011 census, there were 382 people living in every square kilometer of land. Over the past 50 years, the population density has increased by around 260 people per square kilometer, going from 117 people per square kilometer in 1951 to 382 people per square kilometer in 2011....

Growth of Population

Population change refers to the difference in the number of people living in a specific area between two different points in time. This change is usually expressed as a percentage....

Regional Variation in Population Growth

The growth rate of the population during the period of 1991-2001 in Indian States and Union Territories follows a distinct pattern....

Population Composition

This is an in-depth examination of various demographic aspects in population geography, including age and sex distribution, place of residence, ethnic characteristics, tribal affiliations, language diversity, religious composition, marital status, literacy rates, educational attainment, and occupational profiles....

Rural Population in Indian States

Rural population distribution varies across Indian states as follows:...

Linguistic Composition

India boasts remarkable linguistic diversity. According to Grierson’s Linguistic Survey of India (1903-1928), the country had 179 languages and a staggering 544 dialects. However, the linguistic landscape has evolved over time, resulting in the recognition of 22 scheduled languages alongside numerous non-scheduled ones....

Composition of Working Population

The proportion of the working population to the total population is known as the work participation rate. In India, the population is classified into three economic groups:...

Occupational categories

The 2011 census categorizes the working population of India into four main groups:...

Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition – FAQs

How does population density differ from population distribution?...