Indian states with highest and lowest literacy rate

Mizoram recently achieved full literacy status, topping the list with a remarkable 98.2% literacy rate.

Lakshadweep holds the second position, with nearly all of its population being literate.

Nagaland continues to show strong educational growth with a high literacy rate of 95.7%.

Kerala, long known for its focus on education, remains among the top states with 95.3% literacy.

Meghalaya ranks fifth, with a solid literacy rate of 94.2% across urban and rural areas.

Andhra Pradesh ranks lowest in India, with a literacy rate of only 72.6%.

Bihar follows closely behind, with limited literacy progress, especially in rural areas.

Despite improvements, Madhya Pradesh still struggles with a low 75.2% literacy rate.

Rajasthan faces challenges in education access, with a literacy rate of 75.8%.

Jharkhand rounds out the bottom five, with 76.7% literacy, reflecting a need for focused education efforts.