Which district in Kerala had the highest literacy rate according to the Census of India (2011)?

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APathanamthitta

BErnakulam

CKottayam

DWayanad

Answer:

Kerala consistently holds the distinction of having the highest literacy rate among all Indian states.
According to the Census of India 2011, Kerala's overall literacy rate stood at an impressive 94.00%.
This high literacy rate is attributed to historical factors such as early missionary activities, strong social reform movements, and consistent government focus on public education since pre-independence times.
The "Kerala Model of Development" is often cited for its achievements in social indicators like literacy, healthcare, and life expectancy, even with a relatively lower per capita income compared to some other developed regions.

As per the 2011 Census, Kottayam district recorded the highest literacy rate in Kerala.
Kottayam's literacy rate was specifically 97.21%, making it the most literate district in the state at that time.
This high literacy in Kottayam is often linked to its early establishment of educational institutions, including renowned colleges and schools, and a strong emphasis on education by its populace.
The district also has a historical association with printing and publishing, further contributing to its literate culture.

The national average literacy rate for India in 2011 was 74.04%.
For Kerala, the male literacy rate was 96.11% and the female literacy rate was 92.07%, indicating a relatively narrow gender gap in literacy compared to the national average.
After Kottayam, Pathanamthitta district had one of the next highest literacy rates in Kerala (around 96.55%).
The district with the lowest literacy rate in Kerala, according to the 2011 Census, was Wayanad, with a literacy rate of 89.03%.
Literacy rate is typically defined as the percentage of the population aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language.

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