In 2011, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of rural inhabitants. Bihar stood second in line with approximately 92 million people living in the rural areas during the same time period.
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MOSPI. (December 31, 2015). Leading states with the highest number of people living in rural areas in India in 2011 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/616091/rural-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
MOSPI. "Leading states with the highest number of people living in rural areas in India in 2011 (in millions)." Chart. December 31, 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/616091/rural-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
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Leading states with the highest number of people living in rural areas in India in 2011 (in millions) [Graph], MOSPI, December 31, 2015. [Online]. Available: /statistics/616091/rural-population-by-state-and-union-territory-india/
