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Census 2011, the 15th census since 1872
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In the second phase, to be conducted simultaneously all
over the country from February 9 to 28 next year, the
population will be enumerated.
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The
Census process involves visiting each and every household
and gathering particulars by asking questions and filling
up Census Forms.
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The
information collected about individuals is kept absolutely
confidential. In fact this information is not accessible
even to Courts of law. This provision is there to encourage
people to give correct information in Census without any
fear.
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It
will be conducted in two phases; the first phase is called
the Houselisting and Housing Census. This is to be conducted
between April and July, depending on the convenience of
different States/UTs and over a period of 45 days in each
State/UT.
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The
second phase called the Population numeration phase will
be conducted simultaneously all over the country from
the 9th to 28th of February 2011.
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Spread
across 35 States and Union Territories, the Census would
cover 640 Districts, 5767 Tehsils, 7742 Towns and more
than 6 lakhs villages. More than 24 crores households
will be visited and 1.20 billion people enumerated during
this exercise.
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Over
2.5 million people will be engaged to carry out this massive
exercise.
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Around
12,000 Metric Tonnes of paper will be utilised for printing
64 crores Census Forms and 50 lakhs Instruction Manuals.
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The
Census forms are printed in 16 languages and the Instruction
Manuals in 18 languages.
What
is Census? How is it useful?
The
Indian Census is the most credible source of information
on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity,
Literacy & Education, Housing & Household Amenities,
Urbanization, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability
and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since
1872. Census 2011 will be the 15th National Census of the
country. This is the only source of primary data at village,
town and ward level. It provides valuable information
for planning and formulation of polices for Central &
State Governments and is widely used by National & International
agencies, scholars, business people, industrialists,
and many more. The delimitation/reservation of Constituencies
- Parliamentary/Assembly/Panchayats and other Local Bodies
is also done on the basis of the demographic data thrown
up by the Census. Census is the basis for reviewing the
country's progress in the past decade, monitoring the on-going
schemes of the Government and most importantly, plan for
the future. That is why the slogan of Census 2011 is "Our
Census, Our Future".
What
information will be collected?
Two
Forms will be canvassed in each household. The first
relates to the Houselisting and Housing Census. In this,
35 questions relating to Building material, Use of Houses,
Drinking water, Availability and type of latrines, Electricity,
possession of assets etc. will be canvassed.
The
second form relates to the National Population
Register. In this the following will be canvassed:
** Name of the Person
** Gender
** Date of Birth
** Place of Birth
** Marital Status
** Name of Father
** Name of Mother
** Name of Spouse
** Present Address
** Duration of stay at
Present Address
** Permanent Address
** Occupation
** Nationality as Declared
** Educational Qualification
** Relationship to Head
of family
What
is the National Population Register? What is its use?
The
NPR would be a Register of usual residents of the country.
The NPR will be a comprehensive identity database that would
help in better targeting of the benefits and services under
the Government schemes/programmes, improve planning and
help strengthen security of the country. This is being done
for the first time in the country.
Link
between NPR and Unique ID Authority of India (UIDAI)?
The
data collected in the NPR will be subjected to de-duplication
by the UIDAI. After de-duplication, the UIDAI will issue
a UID Number. This UID Number will be part of the NPR and
the NPR Cards will bear this UID Number. The maintenance
of the NPR database and updating subsequently will be done
by the Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner,
India.
Toll
Free Helpline No: 1800-110-111
Census
2011
National
Population Register Unique
Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
FAQ
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