Lakshadweep tops, Bihar trails as India posts 80.9% literacy. But gaps by gender and region persist

India's literacy rate shows progress. The rate is 80.9% for those aged seven and above. Lakshadweep and Kerala lead in literacy. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have the lowest rates. A gender gap persists, especially in Rajasthan. Rural areas lag behind urban areas. The survey highlights inequalities in education access. Policymakers may use the data for targeted interventions.