Statistics Sources for Asia: An Introduction: South Asia

"Key Statistics" tab on the top bar of About SAARCSTAT page includes list of 8 topics (with sub-topics) on the left side of page. "SAARC in Figures" tab on top bar allows display of 10 to 100 entries; each additional display past 10 covers topics in more detail; in table format with comparative country columns.
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Choice of digital book form or Excel spreadsheet format for the Statistical Abstract Relating to British India. Covers approximately 10-year periods between 1840 - 1920. Extensive coverage for British territories in India and for topics (population, religions, occupation, education, agriculture, shipping, revenues, railways, post office/mail, military; # people killed by wild beasts; police and prisoners, more.
This page also contains links to current census info for Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.