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Cender Composition of the
PopuIation
Equality between women and men is a matter of human rights and
a condition for social justice and is also a necessary and fundamental
prerequisite for equality, development and peace"
Beijing platform for Action.(UN Fourth Conference on Women)
INTRODUCTION
population by gender is one of the primary demographic characteristics of
human population around which meaningful analysis is woven.
given population. Distribution pattern of male and female in a population
measure gender equity in a population. Sex ratio is one such widely used tool
the Census of India as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.
According to the provisional population totals of Census 2011, out of a total
population of 1,21,01,93,422 persons, 62,37,24,248 are males and 38,64,69,174
highest since 1971.
Composition of Population by Gender-World Trends
The composition of population by gender is not
uniform and shows diverse patterns across differ-
ent countries of the world. Statement-11 and Figure
17 present the sex ratio in the ten most populous
countries in the world during 2001 and 2011. It
has been estimated that around the year 2011, the
world will have 984 females against 1000 males.
As is evident from the Statement, in USA, Russian
Federation, Japan and Brazil females outnumber
males, in the other six countries the balance is
tilted towards the males. When compared to the
previous decade, China, Indonesia, Nigeria and
USA have shown a decline in the sex ratio in the
present decade. The decline has been particularly
sharp in Nigeria and Indonesia. The sex ratio in
USA, Russian Federation and Japan has always
remained above unity despite minor variations.
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 79
Source
1. 2001-World PopulaIioh ProspecIs (mid year esIimaIes) 1998
2. 2011-World PopulaIioh ProspecIs 2008 revisioh UN.
RaIes have beeh worked ouI !or Ihdia based oh Ihe provisiohal Cehsus
2011 ahd Ihose o! Ihdohesia ahd 8razil oh 2010 rouhd o! Cehsus
SIaIemehI 11
5ex ratio o! seIected countries
Figure 17
Trends o! sex ratio in ten most popuIous countries. 2001 - 2011
SI. Nc Ccuntry 2001 2011
1 2 2 3
WcrId 986 984
1 Chiua 944 926
2 |udia 933 940
3 u.S.^. 1,029 1,02S
4 |udouesia 1,004 988
S Brazil 1,02S 1,042
6 Pakislau 938 943
7 Russiau |ed. 1,140 1,167
8 Baugladesh 9S8 978
9 apau 1,041 1,0SS
10 Nigeria 1,016 987
984
926 940
102S
988
1042
943
1167
978
10SS
987
8S0
900
9S0
1000
10S0
1100
11S0
1200
world Chiua |udia uS^ |udouesia Brazil Pakislau Russiau |ed Baugladesh apau Nigeria
C0uh1kILS
2001
2011
80
picture. Myanmar (1048), Sri Lanka (1034) and Nepal (1014) have more
females in their populations whereas in all other countries the sex ratio shows
male domination.
unfavourable to females. A look at the Figure 18 reveals that in the pre-
independence period, the sex ratio declined consistently up to 1931 when it
rose marginally (Statement-12). In the post independence period, the trend
1931 to reach 930 in 1971. During 1961-71 a steep fall of 11 points was seen in
the sex ratio.
India among its neighbours 2001-2011
Countries 2001 2011
India 933 940
China 944 926
Pakistan 938 943
Bangladesh 938 978
Sri Lanka 1010 1034
Nepal 1003 1014
Afghanistan 930 931
Bhutan 919 897
Myanmar 1011 1048
Figure 18
5ex ratio in India. 1901-2011
980
972
964
9SS
9S0
94S
946
941
934
933
940 940
9S0
960
970
Sex Ralio (|euales per
1000 Males)
930
934
927
933
900
910
920
930
Census Years
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 81
per provisional results is the highest since 1971 and a shade below the level of
1961.
SIaIemehI 12
5ex ratio, India. 1901-2011
Census ear Sex ratic
(FemaIes per 1,000 maIes)
2 1
2 7 9 1 0 9 1
4 6 9 1 1 9 1
S S 9 1 2 9 1
0 S 9 1 3 9 1
S 4 9 1 4 9 1
6 4 9 1 S 9 1
1 4 9 1 6 9 1
0 3 9 1 7 9 1
4 3 9 1 8 9 1
7 2 9 1 9 9 1
3 3 9 1 0 0 2
0 4 9 1 1 0 2
NoIe: Please see hoIes behihd Figures aI a Glahce.
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Map 10
5ex atio, 2001 (5tateslUnion Territories)
Arunachal Pradesh
893

5ex atio, 2001

(5tateslUnion Territories)
femaIes per 1000 MaIes
925 950 975 900
NaIiohal Average : 933
Jammu & Kashmir
892
Punjab
876
Pajaslhan
921
Cujaral
920
Maharashlra
922
Coa
961
Karnalaka
965
Kerala
1058
Tamil Nadu
987
Andhra Pradesh
978
Chhallisgarh
989
Orissa
972
Tripura
948
Jharkhand
941
(P)Puducherry
1001
(P)
(P)
(P)
Lakshadweep
948
Andaman & Nicobar lslands
846
lndira Poinl
8arren l.
(lndia)
Narcondam l.
(lndia)
Daman & Diu
710
Himachal Pradesh
968
Chandigarh
777
Ullarakhand
962
Haryana
861
Ullar Pradesh
898
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
812
Wesl 8engal
934
Madhya Pradesh
919
Sikkim
875
8ihar
919
NCT ol Delhi
821
Meghalaya
972
Assam
935
Mizoram
935
Manipur
974
Nagaland
900
0 100 500 50
KilomeIres
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 83
Map 11
5ex atio, 2011 (5tateslUnion Territories)
Arunachal Pradesh
920

5ex atio, 2011

(5tateslUnion Territories)
femaIes per 1000 MaIes
925 950 975 900
NaIiohal Average : 940
Jammu & Kashmir
883
Punjab
893
Pajaslhan
926
Cujaral
918
Maharashlra
925
Coa
968
Karnalaka
968
Kerala
1084
Tamil Nadu
995
Andhra Pradesh
992
Chhallisgarh
991
Orissa
978
Tripura
961
Jharkhand
947
(P)Puducherry
1038
(P)
(P)
(P)
Lakshadweep
946
Andaman & Nicobar lslands
878
lndira Poinl
8arren l.
(lndia)
Narcondam l.
(lndia)
Daman & Diu
618
Himachal Pradesh
974
Chandigarh
818
Ullarakhand
963
Haryana
877
Ullar Pradesh
908
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
775
Wesl 8engal
947
Madhya Pradesh
930
Sikkim
889
8ihar
916
NCT ol Delhi
866
Meghalaya
986
Assam
954
Mizoram
975
Manipur
987
Nagaland
931
0 100 500 50
KilomeIres
84
Figure 19
5ex ratio trends in some o! the major 5tates. 1951-2011
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
^udhra Pradesh
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
^ssau
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Bihar
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Cujaral
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
haryaua
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
harkhaud
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Karualaka
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ears
Kerala
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 85
Figure 19
5ex ratio trends in some o! the major 5tates. 1951-2011
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Maharashlra
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Madhya Pradesh
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
0rissa
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Puujab
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Rajaslhau
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
ullar Pradesh

Census ear
West Bengal
810
860
910
960
1010
1060
19S1 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
Census ear
Jauil Nadu
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Table 11 gives the trends in sex ratio since 1901 for all the States and Union
Territories. The trends in sex ratio for the post independence period from
1951-2011 for some of the major States are also depicted in Figure 19 as line
graphs.
declined to nine in 1961, three in 1971 and two in 1981 and one in 1991. In
2001, the State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry reported
above unity sex ratio. Both these States have not only retained their status but
have also shown considerable increase in 2011. Besides these two, the number
of States and Union Territories registering an upward trend has risen from 24
In 18 States and Union Territories, the increase has been over ten points during
2001-2011.
Among the major States, Bihar, Jammu Kashmir and Gujarat have experienced
in Jammu & Kashmir. Other smaller Union Territories showing steep decline
are Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Perceptible increase has been
observed in the major States such as Uttar Pradesh,Rajasthan, Jharkhand,
Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal,
Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and all the States located in the
North East.
A point to be noted is that the States having historically low sex ratio such as
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh have shown appreciable increase in
for special attention and intervention as part of the Census 2011 have shown
increasing trend in the sex ratio as per the provisional results.
Trends in sex ratio in States and UTs: 2001-2011
neighbours located in the southern part of India namely Kerala (1084), Tamil
Nadu (993), and Andhra Pradesh (992). Among the UTs, the top three are
Puducherry (1038), Lakshadweep (946) and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(878). Figure 20 presents sex ratio in the States and Union Territories at the
2011 Census.
Jammu & Kashmir (883) and Sikkim (889). Among the UTs the lowest sex
ratio has been returned in Daman & Diu (618), Dadra & Nagar Haveli (773)
and Chandigarh (818).
Only three major States, Bihar, Gujarat and Jammu & Kashmir have shown
in overall sex ratio include Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu and
and Union Territories during 2001 and 2011 respectively.
Statement 13 provides recent trends of sex ratio of the total population, sex
ratio in the age group 0-6 years and sex ratio of population aged 7 years and
above for 2001 and 2011 for all the States and Union Territories.
MonitorabIe CoaIs of 11th
five ear PIan

1. Increase chiId sex ratio
from 927 in 2001 to 935 by
2011-2012

2. Increase chiId sex ratio to
950 by 2016-2017

3. 1he 11th PIan committed
support to initiatives that
"raise awareness to ensure
that market economy,
increasing consumerism and
resuItant famiIy pIanning
practices do not enhance
gender inequaIity and Iead to
maIe chiId pIanning".
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 87
Figure 20
5ex ratio in 5tates and Union Territories. 2011
Kerala
Jauil Nadu
Puducherry
^udauau & Nicobar |slauds
Maharashlra
^udhra Pradesh
Karualaka
Coa
Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh
Chhallisgarh
Cujaral
0auau & 0iu
0adra & Nagar haveli
^ssau
wesl Beugal
harkhaud
0rissa
Nagalaud
Mauipur
Mizorau
Jripura
Meghalaya
ullar Pradesh
Rajaslhau
Bihar
Sikkiu
^ruuachal Pradesh
Chaudigarh
ullarakhaud
haryaua
NCJ o 0elhi
auuu & Kashuir
hiuachal Pradesh
Puujab
600 6S0 700 7S0 800 8S0 900 9S0 1000 10S0 1100
FemaIes per 1000 maIes
88
SIaIemehI 13
5ex ratio o! totaI popuIation and chiId popuIation in the age group 0-6 and 7+ years.
2001-2011
2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 2011
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
4 4 9 4 3 9 4 1 9 7 2 9 0 4 9 3 3 9 A I N I
7 8 8 4 8 8 9 S 8 1 4 9 3 8 8 2 9 8 r i u h s a K & u u u a 1 0
3 8 9 0 8 9 6 0 9 6 9 8 4 7 9 8 6 9 h s e d a r P l a h c a u i h 2 0
9 9 8 8 8 8 6 4 8 8 9 7 3 9 8 6 7 8 b a j u u P 3 0
04 Chaudigarh
#
777 818 84S 867 767 812
S 7 9 3 7 9 6 8 8 8 0 9 3 6 9 2 6 9 d u a h k a r a l l u S 0
S 8 8 9 6 8 0 3 8 9 1 8 7 7 8 1 6 8 a u a y r a h 6 0
07 NCJ o 0elhi
#
821 866 868 866 813 866
S 3 9 3 2 9 3 8 8 9 0 9 6 2 9 1 2 9 u a h l s a j a R 8 0
0 1 9 4 9 8 9 9 8 6 1 9 8 0 9 8 9 8 h s e d a r P r a l l u 9 0
2 1 9 4 1 9 3 3 9 2 4 9 6 1 9 9 1 9 r a h i B 0 1
3 8 8 1 6 8 4 4 9 3 6 9 9 8 8 S 7 8 u i k k i S 1 1
3 1 9 8 7 8 0 6 9 4 6 9 0 2 9 3 9 8 h s e d a r P l a h c a u u r ^ 2 1
9 2 9 0 9 8 4 4 9 4 6 9 1 3 9 0 0 9 d u a l a g a N 3 1
S 9 9 7 7 9 4 3 9 7 S 9 7 8 9 4 7 9 r u p i u a M 4 1
6 7 9 0 3 9 1 7 9 4 6 9 S 7 9 S 3 9 u a r o z i M S 1
2 6 9 S 4 9 3 S 9 6 6 9 1 6 9 8 4 9 a r u p i r J 6 1
9 8 9 1 7 9 0 7 9 3 7 9 6 8 9 2 7 9 a y a l a h g e M 7 1
3 S 9 9 2 9 7 S 9 S 6 9 4 S 9 S 3 9 u a s s ^ 8 1
6 4 9 9 2 9 0 S 9 0 6 9 7 4 9 4 3 9 l a g u e B l s e w 9 1
8 4 9 S 3 9 3 4 9 S 6 9 7 4 9 1 4 9 d u a h k r a h 0 2
S 8 9 6 7 9 4 3 9 3 S 9 8 7 9 2 7 9 a s s i r 0 1 2
S 9 9 2 9 9 4 6 9 S 7 9 1 9 9 9 8 9 h r a g s i l l a h h C 2 2
3 3 9 6 1 9 2 1 9 2 3 9 0 3 9 9 1 9 h s e d a r P a y h d a M 3 2
3 2 9 7 2 9 6 8 8 3 8 8 8 1 9 0 2 9 l a r a j u C 4 2
2S 0auau & 0iu
#
710 618 926 909 682 S89
26 0adra & Nagar haveli
#
812 77S 979 924 779 7S2
1 3 9 4 2 9 3 8 8 3 1 9 S 2 9 2 2 9 a r l h s a r a h a M 7 2
7 9 9 1 8 9 3 4 9 1 6 9 2 9 9 8 7 9 h s e d a r P a r h d u ^ 8 2
1 7 9 8 6 9 3 4 9 6 4 9 8 6 9 S 6 9 a k a l a u r a K 9 2
3 7 9 4 6 9 0 2 9 8 3 9 8 6 9 1 6 9 a o C 0 3
31 Lakshadweep
#
948 946 9S9 908 946 9S1
9 9 0 , 1 2 7 0 , 1 9 S 9 0 6 9 4 8 0 1 8 S 0 1 a l a r e K 2 3
0 0 0 , 1 3 9 9 6 4 9 2 4 9 S 9 9 7 8 9 u d a N l i u a J 3 3
34 Puducherry
#
1001 1038 967 96S 1,006 1,047
3S ^udauau & Nicobar |slauds
#
846 878 9S7 966 831 868
Sex ratic (femaIes per 1,000 maIes)
1ctaI
pcpuIaticn
ChiId
pcpuIaticn
in the age
grcup
0-6
FcpuIaticn
aged 7 and
abcve
IndialStateslunicn 1erritcry
#
Statel
u1 Ccde
NoIe: # Uhioh 1erriIories
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 89
States and Union Territories by ranges of sex ratio
It is interesting to note that although the number of States and Union
Territories with sex ratio less than 916 declined from twelve to ten in 2011 but
percentage share of these States' population has remained almost constant. In
contrast, the number of States and Union Territories with high sex ratio of 986
and above rose sharply from four in 2001 to seven in 2011 with corresponding
increases in the share of population. Movement of large States (Andhra
Pradesh) in this category resulted in the increase in the population share.
However, overall increasing trend in the sex ratio at the Census 2011 has
boosted the sex ratio of India.
ratio and their share in the total population of the country is presented in the
Statement-14.
SIaIemehI 14
Distribution o! 5tateslUnion Territories by range o! sex ratio o! India. 2001 and 2011
Sex ratic 2001 Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc
tctaI pcpuIaticn, 2001
2011 Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc
tctaI pcpuIaticn, 2011
5 4 3 2 1
S 6 . 3 6 8 9 . S 8 w o l e b & 0 8 8
88191S 4 17.44 4 19.87
9169S0 11 47.18 10 4S.08
9S198S 8 18.12 8 13.01
4 . 8 1 7 8 2 . 1 1 4 e v o b a & 6 8 9
NoIe: Please see hoIes behihd Figures aI a Glahce.
average has remained constant over 2001 and 2011. In fact, the proportion of
point (Statement 13).
SIaIemehI 15
Distribution o! 5tateslUnion Territories by sex ratio beIov NationaI IeveI and above
NationaI IeveI. 2001 and 2011
Sex ratic Number cf
States l
unicn
1erritcries
2001
Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc tctaI
pcpuIaticn 2001
Number cf
States l
unicn
1erritcries
2011
Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc tctaI
pcpuIaticn 2011
5 4 3 2 1
Below Nalioual average 17 S7.19 17 S8.31
^bove Nalioual average 18 42.81 18 41.69
NoIe: Please see hoIes behihd Figures aI a Glahce.
90
While the overall sex ratio presents encouraging trends across the country
encompassing 29 States and Union Territories, the same is not true in the
case of the girl child in the age group 0-6 years. Statement-16 and Figure-21
presents the sex ratio of the total population and the child population (0-6
years) from 1961 to 2001.
SIaIemehI 16
5ex ratio o! totaI popuIation and chiId popuIation in the age group 0-6, India . 1961-2011
NoIe: Please see hoIes behihd Figures aI a Glahce.
ear Sex ratic in age 6rcup 0-6 years 0veraII sex ratic
1 4 9 6 7 9 1 6 9 1
0 3 9 4 6 9 1 7 9 1
4 3 9 2 6 9 1 8 9 1
7 2 9 S 4 9 1 9 9 1
3 3 9 7 2 9 1 0 0 2
0 4 9 4 1 9 1 1 0 2
Figure 21
ChiId sex ratio 0-6 years and overaII sex ratio, India. 1961-2011
rise in overall sex ratio. On the other hand, the fall in child sex ratio has been
unabated since 1961. As per the provisional population totals of Census 2011,
it has declined to reach an all time low of 914.
child sex ratio in the age group 0-6 years are Mizoram (971), Meghalaya (970)
and Chhattisgarh (964). Among the UTs, the top three positions are held by
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (966), Puducherry (963) and Dadra & Nagar
Haveli (924).
976
964
962
94S
927
914
941
930
934
927
933 940
900
910
920
930
940
9S0
960
970
980
990
1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011
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Census ears
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PROVISIONAL POPULA1ION 1O1ALS - INDIA 91
in the States of Haryana (830), Punjab (846) and Jammu and Kashmir (839)
while among the UTs, Delhi (866), Chandigarh (867) and Lakshadweep (908)
occupy the bottom position.
A glance at the trend will show that in Census 2011, child sex ratio (0-6 years)
has registered an increasing trend only in six States and two UTs. What gives
some cause for cheer is the fact that the States where the child sex ratio had
dropped alarmingly in Census 2001 have now shown a slight improvement.
830- 11 points), Himachal Pradesh (896 to 906- 10 points), Chandigarh (843 to
867- 22 points), Gujarat (883 to 886- 3 points) and Tamil Nadu (942 to 946- 4
points). In addition, Mizoram (964 to 971-7 points) and Andaman & Nicobar
Island (937 to 966- 9 points) have also shown increasing trend in the child sex
ratio during 2001 -2011.
child sex ratio (0-6 years) has declined in 27 States and Union Territories.
Sharp fall in the range of 22 to 82 points have been reported in child sex ratios
in Jammu & Kashmir (82), Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra,
Rajasthan, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Nagaland
during 2001-2011. It is to be noticed that even North Eastern States like
Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh have shown a declining trend. Maps 12 and 13
depict child sex ratio in the age group 0-6 years for 2001 and 2011 and show
the pattern of decline in 2011.
Statement-17 gives the distribution of States and UTs by ranges of sex ratio of
child population in the age group 0-6 years and their relative share in these
ranges in terms of percentage of population to total population of the country
for 2001 and 2011. It may be discerned from the above Statement that the
number of States and UTs with sex ratio in the age group 0-6 years of 931 and
above, has reduced to half from eighteen to nine in 2011 with corresponding
decline in the share of population from 28 percent to only 8.12 percent.
this category has doubled.
SIaIemehI 17
Distribution o! 5tateslUnion Territories by range o! sex ratio o! chiId popuIation in the
age group 0-6 years. 2001-2011
Sex ratic Number cf Statesl
unicn 1erritcries
2001
Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc
tctaI pcpuIaticn
2001
Number cf Statesl
unicn 1erritcries
2011
Fercentage cf
pcpuIaticn tc
tctaI pcpuIaticn
2011
1 2 3 4 5
880 & below 4 S.27 S 6.S1
88191S S 20.76 9 46.13
9169S0 8 4S.9S 12 39.2
9S198S 18 28.02 9 8.16
986 & above 0 0 0 0
NoIe: Please see hoIes behihd Figures aI a Glahce.
1his grim reaIity is aIso
famiIy heaIth survey
(hfhS-3), 2005-2006 in which
estimate of chiId sex ratio
0-6 years has been reported
as 918 at the hationaI IeveI.
of 914 observed as per
provisionaI totaIs of Census
2011.
92
Map 12
ChiId 5ex atio in Age Group 0-6, 2001 (5tateslUnion Territories)
Arunachal Pradesh
964

femaIes per 1000 MaIes in

Age Group 0-6
875 900 950 850
NaIiohal Average : 927
Jammu & Kashmir
941
Punjab
798
Pajaslhan
909
Cujaral
883
Maharashlra
913
Coa
938
Karnalaka
946
Kerala
960
Tamil Nadu
942
Andhra Pradesh
961
Chhallisgarh
975
Orissa
953
Tripura
966
Jharkhand
965
(P)Puducherry
967
(P)
(P)
(P)
Lakshadweep
959
Andaman & Nicobar lslands
957
lndira Poinl
8arren l.
(lndia)
Narcondam l.
(lndia)
AY Of ENGAL
INDIAN OCEAN
AAIAN 5EA
Daman & Diu
926
Himachal Pradesh
896
Chandigarh
845
Ullarakhand
908
Haryana
819
Ullar Pradesh
916
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
979
Wesl 8engal
960
Madhya Pradesh
932
Sikkim
963
8ihar
942
NCT ol Delhi
868
Meghalaya
973
Assam
965
Mizoram
964
Manipur
957
Nagaland
964
0 100 500 50
KilomeIres
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
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Map 13
ChiId 5ex atio in Age Group 0-6, 2011 (5tateslUnion Territories)
Arunachal Pradesh
960

femaIes per 1000 MaIes in

Age Group 0-6
875 900 950 850
NaIiohal Average : 914
Jammu & Kashmir
859
Punjab
846
Pajaslhan
883
Cujaral
886
Maharashlra
883
Coa
920
Karnalaka
943
Kerala
959
Tamil Nadu
946
Andhra Pradesh
943
Chhallisgarh
964
Orissa
934
Tripura
953
Jharkhand
943
(P)Puducherry
965
(P)
(P)
(P)
Lakshadweep
908
Andaman & Nicobar lslands
966
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8arren l.
(lndia)
Narcondam l.
(lndia)
AY Of ENGAL
INDIAN OCEAN
AAIAN 5EA
Daman & Diu
909
Himachal Pradesh
906
Chandigarh
867
Ullarakhand
886
Haryana
830
Ullar Pradesh
899
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
924
Wesl 8engal
950
Madhya Pradesh
912
Sikkim
944
8ihar
933
NCT ol Delhi
866
Meghalaya
970
Assam
957
Mizoram
971
Manipur
934
Nagaland
944
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SEX RATIO OF AGE 7 YEARS AND ABOVE POPULATION
Censuses have been shown in the Statement- 13. It has increased from 942
States/UTs. However 8 States have shown slight decline as compared to 2001.
In 4 States/UTs this ratio has remained constant.
Kerala (1099), Tamil Nadu(1000) and Andhra Pradesh (997) have recorded the
highest sex ratio, while Punjab (899), Jammu & Kashmir (887) and Haryana
(883) are at the bottom in the age group 7+ years.
Statement-18 provides the distribution of States and UTs by the ranges of sex
ratio of population in the age group of 7+ years for 2001 and 2011 and their
share of population to total population.
It may be seen from the Statement that the number of States and UTs and their
with sex ratio 986 and above. On the other hand, there has been a decline
SIaIemehI 18
Distribution o! 5tateslUnion Territories by range o! sex ratio o! popuIation 7 years and
above. 2001 and 2011
Sex ratic Number cf Statesl
unicn 1erritcries
2001
Fercentage cf pcpuIaticn
tc tctaI pcpuIaticn 2001
Number cf Statesl
unicn 1erritcries
2011
Fercentage cf pcpuIaticn
tc tctaI pcpuIaticn 2011
1 2 3 4 5
880 & below 8 3.7S S 1.S8
88191S S 26.86 7 29.88
9169S0 10 39.11 7 36.4S
9S198S 8 18.S7 9 13.1S
986 & above 4 11.72 7 18.94
Gender Composition o! PopuIation
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number and share of States and UTs having sex ratio 913 and below has not
shown perceptible decline.
It is heartening to note that the overall sex ratio has shown a consistent
increase in both EAG as well as non EAG States in the last three decades.
However, the disheartening fact is that the gap between EAG and non EAG
States has increased slightly during 2001-2011. Almost similar trends have
been observed in the category of seven plus population as illustrated in Figures
22 and 23.
Figure 24 exhibits trends of child sex ratio (0-6 years) in EAG and non EAG
States. It is observed that in 1991, EAG States had lower value of child sex
Figure 22
5ex ratio in India, EAG and non EAG 5tates. 1991-2011
Figure 23
5ex ratio in the 7+ age group in India, EAG and non EAG 5tates. 1991-2011
899
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929
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946
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In the period 1991-2011, while there has been a fall of 28 points in the EAG
States, the same has been to the tune of 34 points in non EAG States. In the last
decade alone, the decline in EAG States has been 17 points while in the non
grave concern.
Figure 24
ChiId 5ex ratio in the age group 0-6 years in India, EAG and non EAG 5tates. 1991-2011
Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Himachal, Gujarat, Mizoram and Andaman &
Nicobar Islands where there has been an increase in the sex ratio of the 0-6
decline ranges from nominal to alarming levels.
positive sign and is indicative of an improvement in the status of women in
gap in the literacy rate, discussed later on in this Report corroborates this in
substantial measure. Detailed analysis of trends would however be required for
more meaningful conclusions.
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