The literacy rate is the total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding. Literacy is a key for every country's socio-economic progress, and the rate of literacy in India has grown to 74.00% (2011 figure) from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Here, we are giving the list of top10Indian States/Union Territories with Highest Literacy Rates for general awareness.
As per Census 2011, Kerala has the highest total literacy rate and female literacy rate whereas Lakshadweep had the highest male literacy rate. Bihar has the lowest total literacy rate and male literacy rates while Rajasthan has the lowest female literacy rate.
Top 10 Largest States of India in Terms of Area
Top 10 Indian States/Union Territories with Highest Literacy Rates
| Rank | India/State/Union Territory | Literacy Rate (%) - 2011 Census |
| 1 | Kerala | 94 |
| 2 | Lakshadweep | 91.85 |
| 3 | Mizoram | 91.33 |
| 4 | Goa | 88.22 |
| 5 | Tripura | 87.22 |
| 6 | Daman & Diu | 87.10 |
| 7 | Andaman & Nicobar | 86.63 |
| 8 | Delhi | 86.21 |
| 9 | Chandigarh | 86.05 |
| 10 | Puducherry | 85.85 |
In the above lists of top10 Indian States/Union Territories with Highest Literacy Rates is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.
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