Mean age at marriage in rural and urban India - by gender 2014
As per the results of a survey among rural and urban Indian households about the average age of marriage in 2013-14, the average age of males at marriage was about 26 years old, while for women, it was about 22 years in rural areas.
Age of marriage
To prevent child marriages and abuse of minors, the Indian law prescribes a minimum age of marriage for men and women at 21 and 18, respectively. Many campaigns and counselling programs are carried out to empower young girls and provide education and awareness so that that they are not influenced into marriage early in their lives.
Arranged marriage
Most marriages in India are arranged by the families. Traditionally, for the purpose of marriage, a marriage broker would be approached by the respective families seeking partner for their children. In recent years, online matrimony services that provides both matchmaking and marriage services globally has gained popularity with increasing numbers of registered users.
Age of marriage
To prevent child marriages and abuse of minors, the Indian law prescribes a minimum age of marriage for men and women at 21 and 18, respectively. Many campaigns and counselling programs are carried out to empower young girls and provide education and awareness so that that they are not influenced into marriage early in their lives.
Arranged marriage
Most marriages in India are arranged by the families. Traditionally, for the purpose of marriage, a marriage broker would be approached by the respective families seeking partner for their children. In recent years, online matrimony services that provides both matchmaking and marriage services globally has gained popularity with increasing numbers of registered users.
