In 2011, the lowest literacy rate was recorded in the state of Bihar.
The lowest female literacy rate in 2011 was recorded in the state of Rajasthan.
Literacy rate of India in 2011 is 74.04%. The Male literacy rate is 82.14% and Female literacy rate is 65.46% according to Census 2011.
Among the Indian states, Kerala has the highest literacy rate 93.91% and then Mizoram 91.58%.
Among the Union Territories, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 92.28%.
Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India with 63.82% .
The Male literacy is highest in Lakshadweep 96.11% and Kerala 96.02%.
The Female literacy is highest in Kerala 91.98% and Mizoram 89.40%.
Lowest male literacy is in Bihar 73.39%.
Lowest female literacy is in Rajasthan 52.66%.