| How are cities categorized among Statutory Towns in the 2011 Census? | Statutory Towns with population of 1,00,000 and above | The definition of an urban unit at the 2011 Census was as follows:- (a) All administrative units that have been defined by statute as urban like Municipal Corporation, Municipality, cantonment Board, Notified Town Area Committee, Town Panchayat, Nagar Palika etc. are known as Statutory Town. Further, Statutory Towns with population of 1,00,000 and above are categorized as cities. (b) All other places which satisfied the following criteria: i) A minimum population of 5,000 persons; ii) 75 per cent and above of the male main working population being engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and; iii) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km. (1,000 per sq. mile) 3. It is proposed to retain the same definition for urban areas for Census 2021, as this will ensure comparability with previous Census and provide the basis for analysis of urbanization trends in the country. | 302 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | Further, Statutory Towns with population of 1,00,000 and above are categorized as cities. | 1 | page=1,ocr=5 | 0.700 | valid |
| What test is applied to determine if a population qualifies as urban? | the test of main working population engaged in non- agricultural pursuits | For such cases the composition of work force and the density of population are required to be examined to see whether these qualify to be categorised as urban. While applying the test of main working population engaged in non- agricultural pursuits, only male main workers will be considered and the workers engaged in the agricultural activities, namely (a) Cultivators, (b) Agricultural Laborers and (c) Plantation, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing , Hunting and allied activities are to be excluded from the total male main workers for computing the percentage of male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. 5S. | 175 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | While applying the test of main working population engaged in non- agricultural pursuits, only male main workers will be considered and the workers engaged in the agricultural activities, namely (a) Cultivators, (b) Agricultural Laborers and (c) Plantation, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing , Hunting and allied activities are to be excluded from the total male main workers for computing the percentage of male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. |
| Under what condition should a district, sub-division, or tahsil headquarters be treated as a census town? | only if it satisfies the demographic criteria mentioned in para 2 (b) above | All places which have been notified under law and have local bodies like municipal corporations, municipalities, municipal committees, municipal boards, municipal town committees, cantonment boards, notified areas, notified area committees, town committees, town areas, town boards, town municipalities, sanitary boards, Nagar Panchayats, etc., irrespective of their demographic characteristics must be included in the list of towns. It is to be noted that for this category of towns the criteria laid down in para 2(b) above will not be applicable. 6. A district /sub-division/tahsil headquarters, if not a statutory town, need to be treated as a census town only if it satisfies the demographic criteria mentioned in para 2 (b) above. 7. | 660 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | A district /sub-division/tahsil headquarters, if not a statutory town, need to be treated as a census town only if it satisfies the demographic criteria mentioned in para 2 (b) above. | 2 |
| Why is the same definition for urban areas proposed to be retained for Census 2021? | this will ensure comparability with previous Census and provide the basis for analysis of urbanization trends in the country | The definition of an urban unit at the 2011 Census was as follows:- (a) All administrative units that have been defined by statute as urban like Municipal Corporation, Municipality, cantonment Board, Notified Town Area Committee, Town Panchayat, Nagar Palika etc. are known as Statutory Town. Further, Statutory Towns with population of 1,00,000 and above are categorized as cities. (b) All other places which satisfied the following criteria: i) A minimum population of 5,000 persons; ii) 75 per cent and above of the male main working population being engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and; iii) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km. (1,000 per sq. mile) 3. It is proposed to retain the same definition for urban areas for Census 2021, as this will ensure comparability with previous Census and provide the basis for analysis of urbanization trends in the country. | 767 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | It is proposed to retain the same definition for urban areas for Census 2021, as this will ensure comparability with previous Census and provide the basis for analysis of urbanization trends in the country. |
| What is the first task to be handled by Directorates of Census Operation for Census 2021? | the demarcation of places as rural and urban areas | 2U Areafas Vs, as feeoi - 110011 2/A MANSINGH ROAD, NEW DELHI -110011. No.9/26/2018-CD Dated: 04.09. 2018 : Census of India 2021 - Circular No. 2 Subject:- | Rural-Urban Classification for Census - 2021 As the preparatory work for Census 2021, the first and foremost task to be handled by Directorates of Census Operation is the demarcation of places as rural and urban areas. ; 2. The first step in this direction has already been commenced by preparing an updated list of villages and towns after incorporating the jurisdictional changes that have taken place after Census 2011 and up to 31- 12-2017. The next step is to identify the Census Towns by applying the urban criteria to all villages including the Census Towns and Out Growths of census 2011. | 325 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | 2 Subject:- | Rural-Urban Classification for Census - 2021 As the preparatory work for Census 2021, the first and foremost task to be handled by Directorates of Census Operation is the demarcation of places as rural and urban areas. | 1 |
| What is the next step after preparing an updated list of villages and towns for Census 2021? | to identify the Census Towns by applying the urban criteria to all villages including the Census Towns and Out Growths of census 2011 | 2U Areafas Vs, as feeoi - 110011 2/A MANSINGH ROAD, NEW DELHI -110011. No.9/26/2018-CD Dated: 04.09. 2018 : Census of India 2021 - Circular No. 2 Subject:- | Rural-Urban Classification for Census - 2021 As the preparatory work for Census 2021, the first and foremost task to be handled by Directorates of Census Operation is the demarcation of places as rural and urban areas. ; 2. The first step in this direction has already been commenced by preparing an updated list of villages and towns after incorporating the jurisdictional changes that have taken place after Census 2011 and up to 31- 12-2017. The next step is to identify the Census Towns by applying the urban criteria to all villages including the Census Towns and Out Growths of census 2011. | 620 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | The next step is to identify the Census Towns by applying the urban criteria to all villages including the Census Towns and Out Growths of census 2011. | 1 |
| What should be noted regarding jurisdictional changes of towns and villages after the last census? | Notifications issued to this effect from time to time may be kept on record | Jurisdictional changes, if any, of the towns and villages after the last census should also be noted and Notifications issued to this effect from time to time may be kept on record. An exercise may also be carried out to see if areas recognized as urban (Census towns and Out Growths) in the 2011 census satisfy the demographic criteria mentioned in para 2(b) above so as to be considered as independent census towns in 2021 census as well. While doing this exercise, care should be taken in respect of those Out Growths which were formed by taking a part of a village in 2011. In such cases, the urban criteria should be applied to the whole village. | 105 | summary | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | Jurisdictional changes, if any, of the towns and villages after the last census should also be noted and Notifications issued to this effect from time to time may be kept on record. | 2 | page=2,ocr=0 | 0.700 |
| What classification is used for coding entries of workers engaged in industrial categories like livestock and forestry? | National Industrial Classification, 2008 | 8. For identification of 75% male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits, coding of entries for other workers engaged in industrial category of live stock, forestry, fishing, hunting, plantation and orchards etc. as per National Industrial Classification, 2008 is being undertaken in various Data | 231 | definition | 0.940 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | as per National Industrial Classification, 2008 is being undertaken in various Data | 2 | page=2,ocr=9 | 0.700 | valid |
| What activities are excluded from the total male main workers when computing the percentage of male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits? | (a) Cultivators, (b) Agricultural Laborers and (c) Plantation, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing , Hunting and allied activities | For such cases the composition of work force and the density of population are required to be examined to see whether these qualify to be categorised as urban. While applying the test of main working population engaged in non- agricultural pursuits, only male main workers will be considered and the workers engaged in the agricultural activities, namely (a) Cultivators, (b) Agricultural Laborers and (c) Plantation, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing , Hunting and allied activities are to be excluded from the total male main workers for computing the percentage of male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. 5S. | 355 | list | 0.820 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | While applying the test of main working population engaged in non- agricultural pursuits, only male main workers will be considered and the workers engaged in the agricultural activities, namely (a) Cultivators, (b) Agricultural Laborers and (c) Plantation, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing , Hunting and allied activities are to be excluded from the total male main workers for computing the percentage of male main workers engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. |
| What percentage of the male main working population must be engaged in non-agricultural pursuits for a place to qualify as urban under the 2011 Census criteria? | 75 per cent and above | The definition of an urban unit at the 2011 Census was as follows:- (a) All administrative units that have been defined by statute as urban like Municipal Corporation, Municipality, cantonment Board, Notified Town Area Committee, Town Panchayat, Nagar Palika etc. are known as Statutory Town. Further, Statutory Towns with population of 1,00,000 and above are categorized as cities. (b) All other places which satisfied the following criteria: i) A minimum population of 5,000 persons; ii) 75 per cent and above of the male main working population being engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and; iii) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km. (1,000 per sq. mile) 3. It is proposed to retain the same definition for urban areas for Census 2021, as this will ensure comparability with previous Census and provide the basis for analysis of urbanization trends in the country. | 490 | factual | 0.570 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/40511/download/44143/ORGI_circular002_2021.pdf | (b) All other places which satisfied the following criteria: i) A minimum population of 5,000 persons; ii) 75 per cent and above of the male main working population being engaged in non-agricultural pursuits; and; iii) A density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. |