Andhra Pradesh vs Madhya Pradesh
Both columns come from the Census of India 2011, so they describe the same moment and can be read side by side. Boundaries have changed in several states since, which is worth keeping in mind when comparing these with any present day figure.
| Measure | Andhra Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
|---|---|---|
| Population (people) | 84,580,777 | 72,626,809 |
| Area (sq km) | 275,045 | 308,252 |
| Literacy rate (per cent) | 67.02 | 69.32 |
| Male literacy (per cent) | 74.88 | 78.73 |
| Female literacy (per cent) | 59.15 | 59.24 |
| Sex ratio (per 1000 males) | 993 | 931 |
| Child sex ratio (per 1000 males) | 939 | 918 |
| Rural population (people) | 56,361,702 | 52,557,404 |
| Urban population (people) | 28,219,075 | 20,069,405 |
| Districts | 13 | 55 |
Questions about this comparison
By population, Andhra Pradesh. The Census of India 2011 recorded 84,580,777 in Andhra Pradesh against 72,626,809 in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh, at 69.32 per cent against 67.02 per cent, counting everyone aged 7 and above who can read and write.
Andhra Pradesh, with 993 females per 1000 males against 931. A figure below 1000 means women are outnumbered.
Both columns are reproduced from the Census of India 2011. Nothing is estimated, and no adjustment is made for boundary changes since.
No. They are a fixed 2011 snapshot. Populations have grown since, and several states have created new districts, so present day totals differ.
Source: Census of India 2011. See about the data, or compare on a single measure from the rankings.