स्वातंत्र्याच्या वेळी भारताची लोकसंख्या किती होती?

According to historical records and demographic archives, the population of India at the time of its independence from British rule in 1947 was approximately 340 to 350 million people. This figure represents the total population of the Indian subcontinent prior to the partition that created the independent nations of India and Pakistan.

Determining an exact count for this period remains a complex task for historians and demographers. The last major census conducted under British administration occurred in 1941, which recorded a population of roughly 389 million for the entire undivided subcontinent. By 1947, adjustments were made to account for the separation of territories and the significant displacement of populations caused by the partition process.

Understanding these demographic foundations is essential for analyzing India's post-independence development. Since 1947, India has seen a significant demographic shift, growing to become the world's most populous nation. These historical figures serve as the baseline for government planning and social policy analysis in the decades that followed the end of colonial rule.