| What is the purpose of the District Census Handbook? | a unique publication from the Census organization which provides most authentic details of census and non-census information from village and town level to district level | xvii (i) History and Scope of the District Census Handbook The need of data at the grass root level for the administrative and planning purposes at sub micro level as well as academic studies prompted the innovation of District Census Handbook. District Census Handbook is a unique publication from the Census organization which provides most authentic details of census and non-census information from village and town level to district level. The District Census Handbook was firstly introduced during the 1951 Census. | 273 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | District Census Handbook is a unique publication from the Census organization which provides most authentic details of census and non-census information from village and town level to district level. | 19 | page=19,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the shape of the sub-montane tract? | an irregular parallelogram in shape with its longer axis lying almost due north west and south east | The ravines are deep and sudden in their descent. The sub-montane tract is an irregular parallelogram in shape with its longer axis lying almost due north west and south east. To the south they present a steep face scarred by frequent precipices. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | The sub-montane tract is an irregular parallelogram in shape with its longer axis lying almost due north west and south east. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the size-class of a UA or town determined? | based on the population size of the UA/City/Town | (iii) Non Census Concepts: Civic status of urban units: Civic Status of a town/city is determined on the basis of Civic Administrative authority of the town e.g. Municipal Corporation/Corporation, Municipal Committee/Municipal Council, Municipality etc. Size class of UA / town: Size-class of UA/Town is based on the population size of the UA/City/Town UAs./Towns with 1,00,000 and above population are classified as Class I UAs. / Towns. These Class I UAs. / Towns are now further sub classified in to seven sub classes namely M1 to M7 depending on the population size of UA/City/Town. These are M7 (5,000,000 and above); M6 (2,000,000 to 4,999,999); M5 (1,000,000-1,999,999) M4 (500,000-999,999); M3 (300,000-499,999), M2 (200,000-299,999) & M1 (100,000-199,999). | 304 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | Size class of UA / town: Size-class of UA/Town is based on the population size of the UA/City/Town UAs./Towns with 1,00,000 and above population are classified as Class I UAs. | 34 | page=34,block=1 |
| What are census towns as listed in the town directory? | the towns which do not enjoy statutory status but are declared towns for the purpose of population Census. | (iii) The outgrowth(s) of a town which do not qualify themselves for being treated as independent town are not listed in the main body of the Directory. Against name/names of the town having outgrowth(s) an asterisk (*) has been placed to indicate that the town has outgrowth(s). (iv) Census towns are also listed in the body of Directory. These are the towns which do not enjoy statutory status but are declared towns for the purpose of population Census. Town Directories of the districts give an account of status and growth history of towns, physical aspects and location of the towns 2009, civic and other amenities up to 2009 (as well in notified slums), medical facilities, educational, recreational and cultural facilities by year 2009 and industry and banking activities in year 2009, civic and other amenities in slums 2009. | 350 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | These are the towns which do not enjoy statutory status but are declared towns for the purpose of population Census. Town Directories of the districts give an account of status and growth history of towns, physical aspects and location of the towns 2009, civic and other amenities up to 2009 (as well in notified slums), medical facilities, educational, recreational and cultural facilities by year 2009 and industry and banking activities in year 2009, civic and other amenities in slums 2009. |
| What determines the civic status of a town or city? | Civic Administrative authority of the town e.g. Municipal Corporation/Corporation, Municipal Committee/Municipal Council, Municipality etc. | (iii) Non Census Concepts: Civic status of urban units: Civic Status of a town/city is determined on the basis of Civic Administrative authority of the town e.g. Municipal Corporation/Corporation, Municipal Committee/Municipal Council, Municipality etc. Size class of UA / town: Size-class of UA/Town is based on the population size of the UA/City/Town UAs./Towns with 1,00,000 and above population are classified as Class I UAs. / Towns. These Class I UAs. / Towns are now further sub classified in to seven sub classes namely M1 to M7 depending on the population size of UA/City/Town. These are M7 (5,000,000 and above); M6 (2,000,000 to 4,999,999); M5 (1,000,000-1,999,999) M4 (500,000-999,999); M3 (300,000-499,999), M2 (200,000-299,999) & M1 (100,000-199,999). | 114 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | (iii) Non Census Concepts: Civic status of urban units: Civic Status of a town/city is determined on the basis of Civic Administrative authority of the town e.g. Municipal Corporation/Corporation, Municipal Committee/Municipal Council, Municipality etc. Size class of UA / town: Size-class of UA/Town is based on the population size of the UA/City/Town UAs./Towns with 1,00,000 and above population are classified as Class I UAs. |
| What does 'declassified' mean in the context of census towns? | the Census towns of 2001 Census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria | 2011 CENSUS (a) New (i) Statutory town – NIL (ii) Census town -09 1 Jivangarh CT., 2-Central Hope Town CT., 3- Natthanpur CT. 4-Mehuwala Mafi CT. 5- Natthuwawala CT.6-Rishikesh CT.7-Gumaniwala CT. 8-Kharak Mafi CT. 9-Haripur Kalan CT. (b) Denotified (i) Statutory towns of 2001 Census denotified and also did not satisfy the criteria to be treated as Census towns - NIL (ii) Statutory towns of 2001 Census denotified but identified as Census towns based on demographic and economic criteria - NIL (iii) Census towns of 2001 Census are notified as statutory town in 2011 Census - NIL (c) Declassified- NIL (d) Wholly merged with other town(s) 1 F.R.I (CT) Declassified means the Census towns of 2001 Census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria..F.R.I Census Town has been wholly merged with Dehradun Cantt. Board. | 674 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | (b) Denotified (i) Statutory towns of 2001 Census denotified and also did not satisfy the criteria to be treated as Census towns - NIL (ii) Statutory towns of 2001 Census denotified but identified as Census towns based on demographic and economic criteria - NIL (iii) Census towns of 2001 Census are notified as statutory town in 2011 Census - NIL (c) Declassified- NIL (d) Wholly merged with other town(s) 1 F.R.I (CT) Declassified means the Census towns of 2001 Census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria..F.R.I Census Town has been wholly merged with Dehradun Cantt. |
| What does road lighting refer to in a town? | the number of street lights that are maintained in the town | Water is pumped out to surface through electricity/generator. 14. Pressure Tank: Tank that is used to ensure consistent water pressure and for storage of water. Usually located in basement of house but sometimes (in older setting) located in well pit. 15.Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. 16. | 299 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | 15.Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. | 43 | page=43,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the category 'Power supply for all uses' encompass? | electricity connection is available for domestic use, agricultural use, and for any commercial purposes. | Power supply for commercial use: This category includes electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purpose. 10. Power supply for all uses: This category includes electricity connection is available for domestic use, agricultural use, and for any commercial purposes. 11. Land Use Pattern: : The land use area of the villages is given in hectares. The land use pattern in the Village Directory conform to the pattern of classification of land use as recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. The Ministry has recommended the maintenance of records of land use pattern under the 9 categories as indicated in the Village Directory. 12. System of drainage: Generally, by drainage system, we mean the network of mains and branches of underground conduits for the conveyance of sewerage to the point of disposal. | 202 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | Power supply for all uses: This category includes electricity connection is available for domestic use, agricultural use, and for any commercial purposes. 11. |
| What does the category 'Power supply for commercial use' include? | electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purpose. | Power supply for commercial use: This category includes electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purpose. 10. Power supply for all uses: This category includes electricity connection is available for domestic use, agricultural use, and for any commercial purposes. 11. Land Use Pattern: : The land use area of the villages is given in hectares. The land use pattern in the Village Directory conform to the pattern of classification of land use as recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. The Ministry has recommended the maintenance of records of land use pattern under the 9 categories as indicated in the Village Directory. 12. System of drainage: Generally, by drainage system, we mean the network of mains and branches of underground conduits for the conveyance of sewerage to the point of disposal. | 56 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | Power supply for commercial use: This category includes electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purpose. 10. |
| What does the term 'Black-Topped (Pucca) Road' refer to? | A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. | 7. Major District Roads (MDR): These are important roads within a district, serving areas of production and markets and connecting these with each other or with the main Highways. 7. Other District Roads (ODR): These are roads serving rural areas of production and providing them with outlet to market centres, taluka headquarters, block development head quarters or other main roads. 7. Village Road: The approach to village refers to the state of road etc, leading to the village. This is to see whether the village is approachable both in fair and foul weather, and whether it is inaccessible only for some time in the year. 7. Black-Topped (Pucca) Road (BTR): A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. 7. | 664 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1310/download/4254/DH_2011_0505_PART_A_DCHB_DEHRADUN.pdf | Black-Topped (Pucca) Road (BTR): A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. 7. | 40 | page=40,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |