Bihar has the highest percentage of rural population in India, with over 80% of its population living in rural areas.

Goa has the lowest percentage of rural population in India, with less than 20% of its population living in rural areas.

The average percentage of rural population in India is around 70%.

The Eastern Region of India has the highest percentage of rural population, with over 75% of its population living in rural areas.

The Southern Region of India has the lowest percentage of rural population, with less than 65% of its population living in rural areas.

The distribution of rural population in India is influenced by a combination of physical factors (such as climate, topography, and soil), economic factors (such as availability of jobs and infrastructure), and social factors (such as culture and tradition).

The distribution of rural population in India has become more concentrated over time, with a larger proportion of the population living in a smaller number of villages.

The changing distribution of rural population in India has a number of implications, including increased urbanization, increased rural-urban migration, and increased pressure on urban infrastructure.

Rural areas in India face a number of challenges, including lack of access to basic services (such as healthcare and education), poor infrastructure, and limited employment opportunities.

The government of India has launched a number of initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges facing rural areas, including the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (rural roads program), the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (employment guarantee program), and the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (rural electrification program).

Technology can play a significant role in addressing the challenges facing rural areas in India by improving access to information and services, creating new employment opportunities, and empowering rural communities.

There are a number of success stories of rural development in India, including the White Revolution (dairy development program), the Green Revolution (agricultural development program), and the Blue Revolution (fisheries development program).

There are a number of challenges that remain in achieving sustainable rural development in India, including poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment.

The government has a key role to play in achieving sustainable rural development in India by creating an enabling environment, investing in rural infrastructure, and providing social safety nets.

Civil society has a vital role to play in achieving sustainable rural development in India by raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and implementing development projects.