Population and geographic change

Definitions and evidence to use

Census counts, projections, settlements and boundaries, with the geographic unit and date stated before any comparison.

Start with the geographic unit, observation period and denominator. Compare counts with counts, rates with rates and spending at compatible prices. Read the original table’s coverage before calculating a total or interpreting a difference.

• Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract: India, states and districts
• Population Projections for India and States, 2011–2036
• Census 2011 A-04(I), Class I towns and urban agglomerations
• ORGI: current Census notifications and releases

Next questions and clear gaps

The full coverage map separates delivered analysis, verified inputs and work still requiring extraction or suitable evidence. It is a research plan, not a claim that every proposed result is already published.