Census 2011

Census

  • Census is not only a head count exercise. Besides the size of the total population, the Census in India collects and publishes information on various characteristics of the population, such as, age and sex distribution, social and cultural factors such as religion, literacy, languages known, migration and economic activities of the people.
  • Besides, during housing Census conducted a year before the population count, information is also collected on type of housing, amenities and assets possessed by households.

Why Census is important?

  • The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic ....
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