Average Household Size

Choropleth map of India by state: Average Household Size. Uttar Pradesh averages 6.1 persons per household; Goa averages 3.7 — reflecting joint vs nuclear family patterns.
Uttar Pradesh averages 6.1 persons per household; Goa averages 3.7 — reflecting joint vs nuclear family patterns.
Policy implication
Household size determines housing demand, LPG cylinder allocation, and per-capita benefit calculations.
Census 2011 2011Demographyhousehold sizedemographyfamily
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Source: Census 2011 (2011). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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