Density of population: Density of population refers to the average number of persons residing per square kilometer. It represents the man-land ratio. As the total land area remains the same, an increase in population causes density of population to rise.
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- Just before Independence, the density of population was less than 100.
- After Independence, it has increased rapidly from 117 in 1951 to 325 in 2001.
- According to 2011 census, the present Density of population is 382.
- The pressure of population on land has been rising.
- Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have density higher than the India’s average density.
- Bihar is the most densely populated state.
- Arunachal Pradesh has low density of population of only 17 persons. Indian Economy 125
