According to the census of India, 2011 what is the population percentage of Scheduled Castes?

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16.6%

13.2%

12.2%

20.8%

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According to the Census of India in 2011, Scheduled Castes made up 16.6 per cent of the population, while Scheduled Tribes made up 8.6 per cent. The Census of India focuses on social groups, especially Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Hundreds of castes or tribes are listed in an official schedule under these broad categories. As a result, their name includes the prefix 'Scheduled'. These Scheduled Castes, also known as Dalits, include those people who were previously considered outcasts in the Hindu social order and were subjected to exclusion and untouchability. On the other hand, the Scheduled Tribes, also known as Adivasis, are communities that live in isolation, usually in hills and forests, and do not interact with the rest of mainstream society.

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