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State-Wise Mean Age Of Marriage For Women In India

1 March 2024

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In Jammu and Kashmir, marriages happen later, averaging at 26 years, as per a government statistical report

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Delhi, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh: Marriages happen younger, averaging 24.4 years

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Maharashtra, Gujarat: The average marriage age is 23.7 and 23.6 years

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Tamil Nadu, Kerala: Marriage age balances tradition and choice, at 23.5 and 23.4 years

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Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Telangana: Marriages occur around 23.4, 23.3, and 23.0 years

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Assam, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh: The average marriage age is around 22.9 and 22.5 years

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Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha: Marriages happen near 22 years old

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Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh: Marriages tend to be earlier, averaging 21.8 and 21.6 years

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Jharkhand, West Bengal: Marriages typically occur earlier, at 21.0 years

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The average marriage age in India, standing at 22.7 years, mirrors the diverse cultural landscape and societal dynamics

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