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Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition — Revision Notes

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Geography

Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition revision notes for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Geography: 4 topics in quick points.

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1. Population size and sources of data

  • India's total population as per 2011 Census is 1,210 million.
  • India is the second most populous country after China in the world with its total population of 1,210 million (2011).
  • India's population is larger than the combined population of North America, South America and Australia.
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2. Distribution of population

  • India has a highly uneven pattern of population distribution.
  • Uttar Pradesh has the highest population, followed by Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal.
  • Ten major states together account for about 76 per cent of the total population of the country.
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3. Density of population

  • Density of population is expressed as number of persons per unit area.
  • The density of population in India (2011) is 382 persons per sq km.
  • The density of population increased from 117 persons/ sq km in 1951 to 382 persons/sq km in 2011.
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4. Growth of population

  • Population growth is the change in the number of people living in a particular area between two points of time.
  • Population growth has two components: natural and induced.
  • Natural growth is analysed through birth and death rates.

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Population distribution means the way peoplePopulation concentration is influenced by climateDensity of population is the numberPhysiological density = total population /Agricultural density = total agricultural population

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Key topics in Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Composition include Population size and sources of data, Distribution of population, Density of population, Growth of population. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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