Haryana's population, child population and literacy rate in Census figures
Background
As per figures of the 2011 Census on the Haryana Government portal, the actual population is 25,351,462.
The male population is 13,494,734 and the female population is 11,856,728.
The total child population in the 0-6 age group is 3,380,721.
The literacy rate is 75.55 per cent.
The area is given as 44,212 sq km.
These are 2011 Census figures and do not describe the present population.
Population (2011 Census):
25,351,462
Male population (2011 Census):
13,494,734
Female population (2011 Census):
11,856,728
Child population 0-6 (2011 Census):
3,380,721
Literacy rate (2011 Census):
75.55 per cent
Why it matters for exams: Census figures such as population and literacy rate are routine questions, and the census year is the examinable qualifier.
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