India is the second most populous country in the world and the most populous democracy in the world. As of 2011, the total population of India was 1.21 billion, making it the second most populous country in the world after China. India's population density is 364.2 people per square kilometer, which is one of the highest population densities in the world. India is divided into several states and union territories, each with different population densities. This article takes a look at the population density of each state and union territory in India in 2011.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is located in the south-eastern part of India, with a total area of 275,045 square kilometers. The total population of Andhra Pradesh in 2011 was 84,665,533, with a population density of 307.4 people per square kilometer. This made it the second most populous state in India, after Uttar Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost state of India, and is located in the Himalayan mountain range. The total area of Arunachal Pradesh is 83,743 square kilometers, and the total population of the state was 1,382,611 in 2011. This gave it a population density of 16.6 people per square kilometer, making it the least densely populated state in India.
Assam
Assam is located in the northeastern part of India, with a total area of 78,438 square kilometers. Assam had a total population of 31,169,272 in 2011, giving it a population density of 397 people per square kilometer. This made Assam the third most populous state in India, after Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Bihar
Bihar is located in the eastern part of India, with a total area of 94,163 square kilometers. The total population of Bihar in 2011 was 104,099,452, giving it a population density of 1,103 people per square kilometer. This made it the most densely populated state in India.
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is located in the central part of India, with a total area of 135,192 square kilometers. The total population of Chhattisgarh in 2011 was 25,540,196, giving it a population density of 188 people per square kilometer. This made it the sixth most populous state in India.
Goa
Goa is located in the southwestern part of India, with a total area of 3,702 square kilometers. The total population of Goa in 2011 was 1,458,545, giving it a population density of 394 people per square kilometer. This made it the fourth most populous state in India.
Gujarat
Gujarat is located in the western part