Q.Population Characteristics of Andhra Pradesh.

The population of Andhra Pradesh is marked by a moderate total size (about 4.9 crore in the 2011 Census for the residual state), moderate density, a favourable sex ratio, a predominantly rural population, a literacy rate slightly below the national level, and heavy dependence on agriculture for employment.

This 5-mark question in the AP Intermediate 2nd-year Economics 'Economy of Andhra Pradesh' unit asks for the population characteristics of the state. (Figures are based on the 2011 Census for the residual state formed after the 2014 bifurcation; exact current numbers may vary.)

Population characteristics of Andhra Pradesh

1. Size of population. The residual state of Andhra Pradesh had about 4.9 crore people according to the 2011 Census, making it one of the more populous states of India.

2. Density of population. The density (persons per square kilometre) is moderate — neither very high like Bihar nor very low like the hilly states.

3. Sex ratio. Andhra Pradesh has a favourable sex ratio, close to 1000 females per 1000 males, which is among the better ratios in the country.

4. Rural-urban distribution. A large majority of the population lives in rural areas, though urbanisation is rising.

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