VerifiedNumber of females per thousand males is called the sex ratio. It is one of the most significant social indicators to gauge the equality between the males and females at a given point of time at a given place. In a developing country like India, number of women has always been less as compared to men. But, in the last census of the country there is a slight improvement in the data. The sex ratio in India has increased 10 points in census 2011 as compared to census of 2001. According to census 2011, the sex ratio in India is 943 per 1000 males.
Sex Ratio In The States
The distribution of sex ratios (number of females per 1000 males) in different states and union territories of India is given below in the descending order:
1. Kerala: Sex ratio in 2011 was 1084.
2. Pondicherry: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 1057.
3. Tamil Nadu: Sex ratio in 2011 was 996.
4. Andhra Pradesh: As per 2011 census, sex ratio is 993.
5. Chhattisgarh: Sex ratio in 2011 was 991.
6. Meghalaya: As per 2011 census, sex ratio is 989.
7. Manipur: Sex ratio was 985 in 2011.
8. Telangana: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 985.
9. Odisha: Sex ratio was 979 in 2011.
10. Mizoram: As per 2011 census, it is 976.
11. Goa: Sex ratio was 973 in 2011.
12. Karnataka: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 973.
13. Himachal Pradesh: Sex ratio was 972 in 2011.
14. Uttarakhand: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 963.
15. Tripura: Sex ratio was 960 in 2011.
16. Assam: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 958.
17. West Bengal: Sex ratio was 950 in 2011.
18. Jharkhand: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 948.
19. Lakshadweep: Sex ratio was 946 in 2011.
20. Arunachal Pradesh: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 938.
21. Nagaland: Sex ratio was 931 in 2011.
22. Madhya Pradesh: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 931.
23. Maharashtra: Sex ratio was 939 in 2011.
24. Rajasthan: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 928.
25. Gujarat: Sex ratio was 919 in 2011.
26. Bihar: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 918.
27. Uttar Pradesh: Sex ratio was 912 in 2011.
28. Punjab: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 895.
29. Sikkim: Sex ratio was 890 in 2011.
30. Jammu and Kashmir: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 889.
31. Haryana: Sex ratio was 879 in 2011.
32. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 876.
33. Delhi: Sex ratio was 868 in 2011.
34. Chandigarh: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 818.
35. Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Sex ratio was 774 in 2011.
36. Daman and Diu: As per 2011 census, the sex ratio is 618.
It can be said that plummeting sex ratio in India is a matter of concern of the policymakers. The government has taken several measures to bridge the gaps. One of the most populous schemes is ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.” The states have also taken some measures to fill up the gap. It can be expected that one day, true equality will be attained and that is not far away but for that female foeticide has to stop immediately.
