Literacy Rate: Kerala Falls Behind As This State Claims No. 1 Spot! Read Details

When you hear '100% literacy', you instantly think of Kerala, right? But guess what, Kerala is actually at number 5 in India's literacy rankings. And it doesn't even have 100% literacy. So, which states are in the top four?

Not Kerala! This State Tops India’s Education Charts by a Huge Margin

Literacy in India is a hot topic. Ask anyone which state has 100% literacy, and they'll say Kerala. But the truth is, Kerala doesn't have 100% literacy and is actually in fifth place. The state has just done great PR. So, do you know which state is actually at the top?

Mizoram ranks No 1

Mizoram holds the top spot among India's most literate states. Almost everyone in Mizoram is literate, with a literacy rate of 98.2%. The state has brought a revolution in education. Besides studies, the people of Mizoram are also known for their discipline.

Kerala ranks fifth

Mizoram is number one in literacy, followed by Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep has a 97.3% literacy rate. Nagaland is next with 95.7%, and Tripura has 95.6%. The state famous for its literacy, Kerala, is in fifth place with a rate of 95.3%.

Here's the full list of India's most literate states and union territories:

1. Mizoram: 98.2% 2. Lakshadweep: 97.3% 3. Nagaland: 96.7% 4. Tripura: 95.6% 5. Kerala: 96.3% 6. Meghalaya: 95.4% 7. Chandigarh: 93.7% 8. Goa: 93.6% 9. Puducherry: 92.7% 10. Manipur: 92%

Karnataka

In literacy, Karnataka is ahead of many states but hasn't made it to the top 10 list. The state's literacy rate is 75.36%. Within Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada is the most literate district. Bengaluru is second, followed by Udupi in third, Uttara Kannada in fourth, and Kodagu in fifth place.

States with lowest literacy rates

A list of states with the lowest literacy rates in India has also been released. Bihar tops this list, meaning it has the lowest rate. Other states at the bottom include: - Bihar - Madhya Pradesh - Rajasthan - Jharkhand