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   census

   /ˈsɛnsəs/

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   • 1. an official count or survey, especially of a population: "a traffic census"

   Word Origin early 17th century (denoting a poll tax): from Latin, applied to the registration of citizens and property in ancient Rome, usually for taxation, from censere ‘assess’. The current sense dates from the mid 18th century.

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2. www.britannica.com › science › censusCensus | Facts, Definition, Methods, & History | Britannica

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Census is an enumeration of people, houses, firms, or other important items in a country or region at a particular time. Learn about the origins, purposes, and techniques of censuses from ancient to modern times.

   • Modern Census Procedure

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   • De Facto Census

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3. www.studyiq.com › articles › census-of-indiaCensus of India 2011, Latest Data, Importance and History

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Census of India has been conducted 16 times, as of 2024. Read all the details related to Census of India 2011, History, Total Population and Sex Ratio for UPSC Exam preparations.

   • The current population of India is 1,416,148,323 as of March 20, 2023, based on interpolation of the latest United Nations data. The population of...
   • The Census enumeration scheduled to take place in 2021 has been further pushed to 2024-25 until further orders
   • The last decennial population Census of India was conducted during 2021.
   • Population Census is the total process of collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating demographic, economic and social data pertaining, at a...
   • Henry Walter is known as the father of Indian Census.

4. censusindia.gov.in › census › nodeCensus Division | Government of India

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Census Division assists the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India for timely and successful conduct of Census Operations once in ten years in the country under the legal authority of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990 and amendments made thereunder.

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   What is the purpose of a census?

   • There used to be a section reserved for men and women only. The census serves as the foundation for reviewing the nation’s progress over the previous ten years, which includes keeping track of the Government’s active programs and, most significantly, making plans.

   Census of India 2011, Latest, Total Population and History

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   What is Census Division?

   • Census Division assists the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India for timely and successful conduct of Census Operations once in ten years in the country under the legal authority of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990 and amendments made thereunder.

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   What is a census enumeration?

   • census, an enumeration of people, houses, firms, or other important items in a country or region at a particular time. Used alone, the term usually refers to a population census—the type to be described in this article. However, many countries take censuses of housing, manufacturing, and agriculture.

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   Why is the 2011 census important?

   • The 2011 census was a major undertaking and involved the participation of millions of people. It provides a valuable snapshot of the population of India at a point in time. The data from the census is used by government agencies to plan for the future and to improve the lives of the people of India.

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6. www.britannica.com › science › censusCensus - Population, Data, Collection | Britannica

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Census - Population, Data, Collection: Modern censuses refer to a precisely delimited territory and subareas and, for this reason, are normally planned and conducted with the aid of detailed maps. They aim to enumerate every person within the designated territory.

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7. www.adda247.com › upsc-exam › census-of-india-2011Census of India 2011, Importance, Data, and Get PDF Link

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   2 days ago · What is the Census of India 2011? The 2011 Census of India was the 15th national census, carried out in two main phases: ⇒ House Listing: Started on April 1, 2010, this phase involved collecting information about all buildings. ⇒ Population Enumeration: This began on February 9, 2011, and ended on February 28, 2011. Key findings from the ...

   • The population of India as per 2011 census was 1,210,854,977.
   • India has released the results of its 2011 Census, conducted from Feb. 9-28, 2011, with a revisional round on March 1-5. The provisional population...
   • Uttar Pradesh.
   • The Dibang Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh shows the least population in the country with a population figure of 7,948.
   • Sikkim. Sikkim has the lowest population of any state in India. The 2011 census revealed a total population of 610,577 in Sikkim.

8. guides.libraries.indiana.edu › censusIntroduction to Census Research - Census Research - Library ...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Find census and survey data, as well as infographics, a thorough look into the workings of the Census Bureau, and links to much more. The best place to start broad Census research. more... less...

9. censusindia.gov.in › census › dataGovernment of India | Office of the Registrar General ...

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   Jun 25, 2024 · DATA & RESOURCE. Population FinderCensus Tables (2011, 2001 & 1991)Digital LibrarySchedulesDistrict Census Handbooks. VisualizationsCensus Questions (1872-2011)Location Code DirectoriesInstruction Manuals. E-Learning/TrainingLinguistic Survey of IndiaDrop-in-ArticlesPopulation Projections.