Working Women in India: What the census says
Written By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jan 03, 2017, 07:27 IST | Updated: Jan 03, 2017, 07:27 IST
By: Saurabh Goenka, Creatives by: Simranjeet Singh
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Out of the total women population, the age group of 30-49 years constitutes the highest proportion of working women.
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Himachal Pradesh has the highest proportion of working women in India.
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Proportion of women working in rural areas is almost double that of urban areas.
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More than 4/5th of the female Indian workforce is comprised of married women.
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Contrary to popular belief, child birth may not be a major reason for Indian women to stop working.
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