According to the census of India 2011, which state has the lowest population growth rate?

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The correct answer is Nagaland.

Key Points

According to the Census of India 2011, Nagaland experienced the lowest population -0.58% growth rate among Indian states.
Nagaland is the only state in India that has recorded a Negative population growth as per the 2011 census.
It shows that Nagaland recorded Negative Growth in Population Minus 0.47% Decadal Population Growth.
As per the census 2001, 19,88,602 (total population) now that has declined to 19,80,602 (census 2011).
It is bordered by the state of Assam to the West, Manipur to the South, Arunachal Pradesh to the North, and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the East. Kohima is the capital of Nagaland state.

Additional Information

The Population growth rate of Jharkhand was 22.42% over the decade 2001-2011.
The Population growth rate of Punjab was 13.89% over the decade 2001-2011.
The Population growth rate of Uttar Pradesh was 20.09% over the decade 2001-2011.

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