<P> The latest population figures are based on data from the 2011 census of India . During the decade of 2001 -- 2011 , India 's annual population growth rate has slowed down from 2.15 percent to 1.76 percent . Based on decennial census data , Dadra and Nagar Haveli have the fastest growth rate of 55.5 percent , followed by Daman and Diu ( 53.5 percent ) , Meghalaya ( 27.8 percent ) and Arunachal Pradesh ( 25.9 percent ) . Nagaland recorded the lowest growth rate of - 0.5 percent . </P>
state with highest population growth rate in india 2011
Meghalaya