| What does the term 'Declassified' refer to in the context of census towns? | the census towns of 2011 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria | Declassified means the census towns of 2011 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. During the decade 2001-2011, no new statutory town has been added or declassified or merged with other town in the district. | 19 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | Declassified means the census towns of 2011 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. | 53 | page=53,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is District Agra considered a part of? | a part of the twelve groves of Brij Mandal | The first person who referred Agra by its modern name was Ptolemy. District Agra is a part of the twelve groves of Brij Mandal. During ancient period the area was known as Agarvan where Lord Krishna used to play with his companions. | 84 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | District Agra is a part of the twelve groves of Brij Mandal. | 23 | page=23,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of power stations are absent in the district? | no hydro or thermal power stations in the district | Electricity & Power: Electricity is basic necessity for household, industry as well as for agriculture purposes. There are no hydro or thermal power stations in the district. The total supply of power is through Harduaganj.. | 123 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | There are no hydro or thermal power stations in the district. | 30 | page=30,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of site is Agra Fort and where is it located? | a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India | Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Red Fort of Agra. | 13 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Agra, India. | 6 | page=6,block=6 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of traffic are Foot Paths unsuitable for? | not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases | 7.16 Foot Path (FP): A trodden path for the use by pedestrians and in some cases bicycles. The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. Most of the interior/forest villages are connected by Foot Paths. | 110 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. | 44 | page=44,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What activities are included under the definition of work? | participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit | A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate. It is not necessary that to be considered as literate, a person should have received any formal education or passed any minimum educational standard. Literacy could have been achieved through adult literacy classes or through any non-formal educational system. People who are blind and can read in Braille are treated as literates. Literacy rate: Literacy rate of the population is defined as the percentage of literates in the age- group seven years and above. For different age-groups the percentage of literates in that age- group gives the literacy rate. Educational level: The highest level of education a person has completed. Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. Such participation may be physical and/or mental in nature. | 719 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. |
| What are statutory towns in the Census of India 2011? | All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc are known as statutory towns. | Rural-Urban area: The data in the census are presented separately for rural and urban areas. The unit of classification in this regard is ‘town’ for urban areas and ‘village’ for rural areas. The urban-area comprises two types of towns viz; Statutory towns and Census towns. In the Census of India 2011, the definition of urban area adopted is as follows: (a) Statutory Towns : All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc are known as statutory towns. | 378 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | In the Census of India 2011, the definition of urban area adopted is as follows: (a) Statutory Towns : All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc are known as statutory towns. | 32 | page=32,block=6 | 0.700 | valid |
| What defines a revenue village in rural areas? | The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village, which has definite surveyed boundaries. | Census House : A ‘census house’ is a building or part of a building used or recognized as a separate unit because of having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or staircase, etc. It may be occupied or vacant. It may be used for residential or non- residential purpose or both. If a building has a number of Flats or Blocks/Wings, which are independent of one another having separate entrances of their own from the road or a common staircase or a common courtyard leading to a main gate, these are considered as a separate Census house. Village: The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village, which has definite surveyed boundaries. The revenue village may comprise of one or more hamlets but the entire village is treated as one unit for presentation of data. | 569 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | Village: The basic unit for rural areas is the revenue village, which has definite surveyed boundaries. The revenue village may comprise of one or more hamlets but the entire village is treated as one unit for presentation of data. |
| What does Column 4 in the Village Directory format for 2011 Census represent? | Area of the Village: - The area of the villages has been given in hectares | In the Village Directory format for 2011 Census there are 121 columns and the details thereon are as follows: Note explaining the abbreviations used in the village directory: In the Village Directory format for 2011 Census there are 121 columns and the details thereon are as follows: Columns 1: Serial Number: - Self explanatory. All the villages within the CD block are presented serially in the ascending order of their location code number. Columns 2: Name of village: - Self explanatory. The name of the villages are shown against this column. This also includes the forest and uninhabited villages. Columns 3: Location Code Number of village. The location code number of the villages are shown against this column. Columns 4: Area of the Village: - The area of the villages has been given in hectares. | 732 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | Columns 4: Area of the Village: - The area of the villages has been given in hectares. | 97 | page=97,block=2 |
| What does the 'Total Irrigated Land Area' include? | all land which is cultivable and irrigated by any source of irrigation | Land once cultivated but not cultivated for five years in succession is also included in this category at the end of the five years. (vii)-Column No. 109- Fallow Lands other than Current Fallows: - This includes all lands which were taken up for cultivation but are temporarily out of cultivation for a period of not less than one year and not more than five years. (viii)-Column No. 110- Current Fallows: - This represents cropped area, which is kept fallow during the current year. if any seeding area is not cropped against the same year it may be treated as current fallow. (ix)-Column No. 111- Net Area Sown: - This represents the total area sown with crops and orchards. Area sown more than once; in the same year is counted only once. Column No. 112- Total Irrigated Land Area: - It includes all land which is cultivable and irrigated by any source of irrigation. | 799 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1160/download/3654/DH_2011_0915_PART_A_DCHB_AGRA.pdf | 112- Total Irrigated Land Area: - It includes all land which is cultivable and irrigated by any source of irrigation. | 99 |