Indian Census

The Census of India is the official decennial census of India conducted by the Census Organization of India, a subordinate office of the Department of Home Affairs. The census gathers information about the population and general socio-economic characteristics of the population.

About the Indian Census

  • • Conducted every 10 years since 1872 - India's most authoritative source of demographic data
  • • Provides comprehensive data on population, literacy, occupation, religion, and more
  • • Used for policy making, planning, and resource allocation by the Government
  • • Largest census in the world by population counted and complexity
  • • Census data is crucial for demographic studies and social research

Previous Census Years

YearPopulationDecennial GrowthAction
20111,35,26,17,3284.72%View Details
20011,02,86,10,3282.16%View Details
199184,64,27,0712.14%View Details
198168,33,29,0962.44%View Details
197154,81,59,6522.45%View Details