his India Literacy Rate Map presents state-wise and Union Territory literacy levels using easy-to-understand color categories. Based on official Census data, the map highlights regions with literacy rates above 90%, 80–90%, 70–80%, and 60–70%, making it simple to compare educational achievements across the country. It includes all states and Union Territories along with their capitals, helping students, researchers, educators, and policymakers understand regional literacy patterns. Whether used for academic projects, presentations, or general reference, this detailed map provides valuable insights into India's educational landscape and serves as a reliable visual resource for literacy-related studies.
| Rank | State / Union Territory | Literacy Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala | 93.91 |
| 2 | Lakshadweep (UT) | 91.85 |
| 3 | Mizoram | 91.33 |
| 4 | Tripura | 87.22 |
| 5 | Daman & Diu (UT) | 87.1 |
| 6 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) | 86.63 |
| 7 | Delhi (UT) | 86.21 |
| 8 | Chandigarh (UT) | 86.05 |
| 9 | Puducherry (UT) | 85.85 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | 82.8 |
| 11 | Maharashtra | 82.34 |
| 12 | Sikkim | 81.42 |
| 13 | Tamil Nadu | 80.33 |
| 14 | Nagaland | 79.55 |
| 15 | Uttarakhand | 78.82 |
| 16 | Gujarat | 78.03 |
| 17 | Ladakh* | 77.2 |
| 18 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) | 76.24 |
| 19 | West Bengal | 76.26 |
| 20 | Manipur | 76.94 |
| 21 | Punjab | 75.84 |
| 22 | Haryana | 75.55 |
| 23 | Karnataka | 75.36 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 74.43 |
| 25 | Odisha | 72.87 |
| 26 | Assam | 72.19 |
| 27 | Chhattisgarh | 70.28 |
| 28 | Madhya Pradesh | 69.32 |
| 29 | Uttar Pradesh | 67.68 |
| 30 | Jammu & Kashmir | 67.16 |
| 31 | Andhra Pradesh | 67.02 |
| 32 | Jharkhand | 66.41 |
| 33 | Rajasthan | 66.11 |
| 34 | Arunachal Pradesh | 65.38 |
| 35 | Bihar | 61.8 |