According to the 2011 Census data, Kerala had the highest proportion of elderly people (aged 60 years and above) among all Indian states. This is attributed to factors like higher life expectancy, lower birth rates, and better healthcare facilities compared to the national average.
According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state has the highest proportion of elderly people (aged 60 and above)?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2023 · Topic: India: Population (Demographic Dividend and Ageing Population)
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