According to Census of India 2011, how many districts are there in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 640.
According to the Census of India 2011, there were 640 districts in India. This number reflects the administrative divisions within the country at that time, which can vary as new districts may be created or existing ones restructured in subsequent years. Spread across 28 states and 8 union territories, the census covered 640 districts, 5,924 sub-districts, 7,935 towns and more than 600,000 villages. A total of 2.7 million officials visited households in 7,935 towns and 600,000 villages, classifying the population according to gender, religion, education and occupation.