The total literate population in India amounted to over 763 million in 2011. In particular, there were about 434 million male and close to 329 million female literates across the country during the same time period.
Number of literates in India in 2011, by gender
(in millions)
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Ministry of Home Affairs (India). (April 4, 2024). Number of literates in India in 2011, by gender (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370892/india-number-of-literates-by-gender/
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Ministry of Home Affairs (India). (2024). Number of literates in India in 2011, by gender (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 03, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1370892/india-number-of-literates-by-gender/
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