The sex ratio is an important demographic indicator that helps us understand the gender composition of a population. In India, the sex ratio is typically calculated as the number of females per 1000 males. 

The sex ratio in India has been a cause for concern for many years. A ratio of 940 females per 1000 males in 2011 is an improvement from the ratio of 933 females per 1000 males in 2001, but it still indicates a significant gender imbalance. 

The decrease in the sex ratio can be attributed to a variety of factors, including gender discrimination, female infanticide, and sex-selective abortion. 

The Indian government has implemented several initiatives to address this issue, such as the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) campaign and the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, which aims to prevent sex-selective abortions. 

It is encouraging to see a slight increase in the sex ratio in recent years, but there is still a long way to go to achieve gender balance in India. It is important for individuals, communities, and governments to continue working towards creating a society that values and supports the rights of women and girls.

Sex Ratio and Child Ratio of Indian States

Rank	State	Sex Ratio	Child Ratio