Source - RAJYA SABHA SESSION - 259 UNSTARRED QUESTION No 466. ANSWERED ON 6th February 2023. Population as on 1st March 2012 has been used for estimating Number of Persons Below Poverty Line. (2011 Census population extrapolated). Poverty Line of Tamil Nadu has been used for Andaman and Nicobar Island. Urban Poverty Line of Punjab has been used for both rural and urban areas of Chandigarh. Poverty Line of Maharashtra has been used for Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Poverty Line of Goa has been used for Daman and Diu. Poverty Line of Kerala has been used for Lakshadweep.