Prabhu Ram
This study examines the zone-wise distribution of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population and their literacy rates in Udaipur city, Rajasthan, based on 2011 census data. With a total population of 4.5 lakh, 10.48% of Udaipur’s residents belong to SC communities. The paper identifies disparities in SC population density and literacy levels across five municipal zones, highlighting zone 5 as having the highest SC population (31.08%) and literacy rate (25%), while zone 2 has the lowest in both categories. Through a comparative zone-wise analysis, the study emphasizes the need for targeted educational policies and local development planning for SC upliftment in urban settings.
Scheduled Caste, Udaipur City, Literacy Rate, Zone-wise Analysis, Census 2011, Social Inclusion, Urban Education