Question

Which one of the following States recorded the lowest population density in Census 2011 ?
1. Mizoram
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Sikkim
4. Nagaland

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Arunachal Pradesh

The correct answer is Arunanchal Pradesh.

• The state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having 17 per square kilometre.
• The National Capital Region area of Delhi has the highest population density with 11297 people per square kilometre.

•  Some important 2011 census data are as follows-
  • States with highest growth rate-
    • Meghalaya - 27.9 %
    • Arunachal Pradesh - 26%
  • States with Lowest growth rate-
    • Dadar and Nagar Haveli - 55.9%.
  • State with highest literacy rate -
    • Kerala - 94%
    • Mizoram - 91.3%
  • Least Populated state- Sikkim - 6 lakh.
  • Least populated UT - Lakshyadweep - 64000