India Literacy Rates

This layer shows State-Wise Literacy Rates (1951-2011). Source of data: https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/stat/tab85.pdf Note: India and Manipur figures exclude those of the three sub-divisions viz. Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul of Senapati district of Manipur as census results of 2001 in these three sub-divisions were cancelled due to technical and administrative reasons. Literacy rates for 1951, 1961 and 1971 Censuses relate to population aged five years and above and from 1981 onwards Literacy rates relate to the population aged seven years and above. The literacy rate for 1951 in case of West Bengal relates to total population including 0-4 age group. Literacy rate for 1951 in respect of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur are based on sample population. This web layer is offered by Esri India, for ArcGIS Online subscribers. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know via [e-mail].