Akram Hannan|Abdul Munir
Changing dimensions of literacy scenario and their determinants in India: a geographical perspective
Aligarh Muslim University|Indian Council of Social Science Research|Aligarh Muslim University
present study attempted four pointsthe first point discusses regional trends patterns literacy rate decades since 1951the second examines trends literacy rate interstates union territories study area 19512011the third observes distribution pattern malefemale literacy differentials 2011 fourth explains factors influence literacy level study areathe study reveals total literacy india increased 1833 per cent 7300 1951 2011all states showed positive growth literacy rate especially kerala 9391 per cent mizoram 9158 per cent highest growththe male 961 per cent female 921 per cent literacy found highest kerala 961per centthe present study concludes lower gross enrolment ratio high dropout rates chief determinants literacy study areathe study based upon suitable statistical techniques analyze datafinally suggestions given enhance level literacy rate may result positive sociocultural transformation