Question

Which of the following states has least population density, as per census 2011?
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Bihar
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Manipur

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Arunachal Pradesh

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

• According to Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density.

STATE	POSITION	DENSITY (Persons / sq. Km
Arunachal Pradesh	35 (Last)	17
Jammu and Kashmir	32	56
Bihar	6	1106
Manipur	28	128

• The population density is defined as the number of persons per sq km. 
• It is one of the important indices of population concentration.
• The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq km.
• Population Density of India's state as per census 2011:-

1. NCT of Delhi - 11320.
2. Chandigarh - 9258.
3. Puducherry -2547.