The map shows the average literacy rate for each state and union territories of India, as per 2011 census final numbers.
The world average literacy rate is sourced from UNICEF September 2012 report (= 84%).
Ranking of states and union territories by lireacy rate: 2011 Census of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (2013)
file: 2011 Census India literacy distribution map by states and union territories.svg: M Tracy Hunter
this file: Furfur