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Population of India : Growth Rates
Census Year Population (in millions) Decadal growth (%)
1951 361.1 13.3(%)
1961 439.2 21.6(%)
1971 548.2 24.8 (%)
1981 683.3 24.6 (%)
1991 846.4 23.8 (%)
2001 1028.6 21.3 (%)

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Sex Ratio (Female per 1000 male)

Census Year Total Rural Urban
1991 927 939 894
2001 933 946 900

(Source: Registrar General of India, Census 2001)
 
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