South Asia -- General Sources
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SAARC Group on Statistics"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. -
Digital South Asia Library --StatisticsChoice 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.