Population status
Population status
- World Population [2000 A.D] ; 7 Billion {700 Crore}
- India’s Population[2000 A.D] ; 1 Billion {100 Crore}
- India’s Population[2004] ; 102.8 Crore
- India’s Population is expected to exceed China’s population in 2035.
- Expected Population of India in 2035 ; 146 Crores
- Current Annual Growth Rate ; 1.94
Most populous States in India
- U.P - 166 million
- Maharashtra - 97 million
- Bihar - 83 million
- West Bengal - 80 million
- Tamil Nadu - 63 million
Lakshadweep has the lowest population of 61000
- Literacy Rate in Tamil Nadu - 73.45 %
- Literacy Rate in India - 64.8 %
- CBR in Tamil Nadu - 19/1000population
As the New Century begins, Natural Resources are under increasing pressure, threatening Public Health and Development.
Many areas are afflicted by,
- Water shortages
- Soil exhaustion
- Loss of forests
- Air and water pollution
- Degradation of coastlines etc.
- As the world's population grows, improving living standards without destroying the Environment is a Global challenge. Most developing countries with rapid population growth face the urgent need to improve living standards. As we exploit the nature to meet the present needs, we are destroying the resources needed for the future.
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Last modified: Friday, 30 March 2012, 4:51 PM