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Q.State the population, population density, sex ratio and literacy rate of Andhra Pradesh as per the 2011 Census, and comment on how each compares with the all-India position.

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As per the 2011 Census (for the territory of the successor state):

IndicatorAndhra Pradesh (approx., 2011)Comparison with all-India
Population~4.95 crore (about 49.5 million)—
Population density~308 persons per sq kmBelow the national average — relatively less crowded
Sex ratio~992 females per 1,000 malesAbove the national average — a favourable feature
Literacy rate~67–68%Below the national average — a development priority

Comments:

  • The below-average density means Andhra Pradesh faces somewhat less population pressure on its land than India as a whole.
  • The above-average sex ratio is one of the more positive aspects of the state's demography, indicating a relatively balanced male–female composition. …

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