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Unveiling India's Demographic Mosaic: An Exploratory Data Analysis of Indian Census Data

Aditya Kaushik, Gajanan M Naik

Abstract


India’s census is a massive undertaking – its data shows where the nation stands, alongside its hurdles to progress. Looking closely at the 2011 census through various analyses unveils sharp contrasts between states regarding population, education levels, city growth, moreover, gender balance. Visualizations, key figures, connections, then groupings pinpoint current inequalities yet suggest paths toward fairer rules.


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