Rural and Urban Population Distribution in India

The 2011 census revealed that 68.84% of India's population resided in rural areas.

Bihar holds the distinction of having the highest percentage of rural population among Indian states, at 89.3%.

Goa has the lowest percentage of rural population in India, at 25.8%.

The average population density in rural areas of India was 382 persons per sq. km, according to the 2011 census.

Bihar has the highest population density in rural areas among Indian states, at 1106 persons per sq. km.

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in rural areas among Indian states, at 17 persons per sq. km.

The average population density in urban areas of India was 4202 persons per sq. km, according to the 2011 census.

Delhi has the highest population density in urban areas among Indian states, at 11297 persons per sq. km.

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in urban areas among Indian states, at 103 persons per sq. km.

The sex ratio in rural areas of India was 940 females per 1000 males, according to the 2011 census.

Kerala has the highest sex ratio in rural areas among Indian states, at 1084 females per 1000 males.

Haryana has the lowest sex ratio in rural areas among Indian states, at 879 females per 1000 males.

The sex ratio in urban areas of India was 929 females per 1000 males, according to the 2011 census.

Kerala has the highest sex ratio in urban areas among Indian states, at 1058 females per 1000 males.

Haryana has the lowest sex ratio in urban areas among Indian states, at 861 females per 1000 males.