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DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES
What is the approximate share of rural population in India's total population as per the 2011 Census?
About 68.8% of India's total population lives in rural areas, making rural development a critical policy priority.
What percentage of India's population lived in rural areas according to the 2011 Census?
Approximately 68.84% population resided in rural areas.
How is a 'rural area' defined for census purposes in India?
An area is classified as rural if it is not a statutory town or urban agglomeration; specifically, villages with a population below 5,000, a population density below 400 per sq km, and less than 75% of the male workforce engaged in non-agricultural activities.
What is the number of villages in India as per the 2011 Census?
India has approximately 6.40 lakh inhabited villages.
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