Least Populated State in India - Census 2011 Analysis

The question asks us to identify the state among the given options that had the lowest population according to the 2011 Census of India. The Census is a crucial exercise conducted every 10 years to gather demographic and socio-economic data about the country's population.

Let's look at the population figures for each state provided in the options, based on the 2011 Census data:

• Haryana: The population of Haryana was approximately 25,351,462.
• Tripura: The population of Tripura was approximately 3,673,032.
• Jharkhand: The population of Jharkhand was approximately 32,988,134.
• Sikkim: The population of Sikkim was approximately 610,577.

To determine the least populated state among these, we need to compare their population numbers:

Comparing the numbers, it is clear that Sikkim has the smallest population among the four states listed. Its population of 610,577 is significantly less than that of Tripura (over 3.6 million), Haryana (over 25 million), and Jharkhand (over 32 million).

Therefore, based on the 2011 Census data, Sikkim was the least populated state among the given options.

Revision Table: Understanding Population Ranking (2011)

Additional Information: India Census and Population Data

The Census of India is the most reliable source of information on the country's population. The 2011 Census was the 15th Census of India since 1872 and the 7th since Independence.

• The state with the largest population in India according to the 2011 Census was Uttar Pradesh.
• Sikkim is actually the least populated state in all of India, not just among the given options.
• Union Territories generally have smaller populations than states, with Lakshadweep being the least populated Union Territory in 2011.
• Population density (population per square kilometer) is another important demographic measure provided by the Census. Bihar had the highest population density among states in 2011.