India’s population: a projection, not a new census
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Three source-labelled fact sheets with transparent arithmetic, downloadable charts and CSVs. Reference periods travel with every number.
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Open fact sheet →Read the explanation, inspect the source, and download a chart or CSV.
Open fact sheet →Read the explanation, inspect the source, and download a chart or CSV.
Open fact sheet →Use the stated geography, measure, year, unit and denominator. Link to the original publisher and the matching explanation. These are presentations of retained evidence, not newly released official figures.
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A life in India · Data library · Coverage and evidence gaps · Sources and methodology