Class 9 Geography Notes: Population
Class 9 Geography Notes: Population Welcome to the final chapter of our Class 9 Geography study series: Chapter 6: Population . We have spent a lot of time talking about mountains, rivers, and forests. But what about the people who live among them? The people are the ones who make resources useful. In fact, human beings are the most important resource on the planet! In this chapter, we will look at three major questions regarding India's population: How many people are there? How is the population changing? And what are the characteristics (like age, literacy, and health) of our population? Let’s break it down! (Note: The data in your NCERT textbook is primarily based on the 2011 Census of India , so these notes reflect those exact figures to ensure you get full marks in your exams.) 1. Population Size and Distribution India has a massive population, but it is not spread evenly across the country. A. Population Size The Big Number: According to the 2011 Census, India's populat...