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?

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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?

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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.

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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%.

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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%

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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.

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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