What is the current literacy rate of india?

According to the latest 2011 Census data, India's literacy rate is 74.04%. However, more recent estimates from the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey suggest it has improved to approximately 77.7% as of 2022. The breakdown shows significant disparities: Male literacy is around 84.7% while female literacy is about 70.3%. There are also substantial variations between states - Kerala leads with 96.2% literacy, while Bihar trails at around 70.9%. The government's ongoing education initiatives like Samagra Shiksha and digital literacy programs aim to bridge these gaps. The next official census data (delayed due to COVID-19) will provide more current figures when released.