| What is Gorakhpur described as in eastern Uttar Pradesh? | a thriving metropolis of the eastern Utter Pradesh | GorakhNath temple of Gorakhpur town is a famous place . Gorakhpur is a thriving metropolis of the eastern Utter Pradesh. It is a gateway for trade and commerce for surrounding districts of U.P.and northern Bihar. | 69 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | Gorakhpur is a thriving metropolis of the eastern Utter Pradesh. | 85 | page=85,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| 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 | (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. | 268 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.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. | 22 | page=22,block=3 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the role of the village panchayat? | the sole body, which looks after the various problems of the village and takes steps to improve the conditions of the vilagers | If they not elected, then the government itself appoints two such members. The village panchayat is the sole body, which looks after the various problems of the village and takes steps to improve the conditions of the vilagers. Its Terms:-The new Panchayat Raj act of 1993 has fixed a uniform five year for every Panchayat. | 100 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | The village panchayat is the sole body, which looks after the various problems of the village and takes steps to improve the conditions of the vilagers. | 33 | page=33,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| How are villages in unsurveyed forest areas treated in the census? | each habitation area with locally recognized boundaries is treated as one village | 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. In un surveyed areas, like villages within forest areas, each habitation area with locally recognized boundaries is treated as one village. 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. | 289 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | In un surveyed areas, like villages within forest areas, each habitation area with locally recognized boundaries is treated as one village. |
| How does the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956 define areas unfit for human habitation? | Areas where buildings are in any respect unfit for human habitation | Slum area : The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956, which was enacted by the Central Government defined slums as (a) Areas where buildings are in any respect unfit for human habitation; or (b) are by reasons of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement and design of such buildings, narrowness or faulty arrangement of streets, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to safety, health or morals. | 131 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | Slum area : The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956, which was enacted by the Central Government defined slums as (a) Areas where buildings are in any respect unfit for human habitation; or (b) are by reasons of dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement and design of such buildings, narrowness or faulty arrangement of streets, lack of ventilation, light or sanitation facilities, or any combination of these factors, are detrimental to safety, health or morals. |
| How is groundwater extracted from a tube well? | ground water is taken out through electrical or diesel pump | above ground level on a platform that diverts spilled water away from the well and (2) covered so that bird droppings and animals cannot fall down the hole. It is considered as covered well. 3. Un-covered Well (UW): A well which is (1) un-covered on sides from runoff water, (2) un-covered from bird droppings and animals; or (3) both. 3. Hand Pump (HP): Hand pump means where ground water is taken out manually by operating a hand pump. 3. Tube Well / Borehole (TW): Tube well denotes the ground water source from where ground water is taken out through electrical or diesel pump. Spring, River/Canal, Tank/Pond/Lark are self explanatory. 4. Community Toilet Complex : Community Toilet may be constructed and maintained by Gram Panchayats or Private NGOs like Sulabh Sauchalaya or likes. 5. | 521 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | Tube Well / Borehole (TW): Tube well denotes the ground water source from where ground water is taken out through electrical or diesel pump. | 46 | page=46,block=3 |
| What defines a building or part of a building as a census house? | having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or staircase, etc. | 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. | 117 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | 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. | 35 | page=35,block=7 | 0.700 | valid |
| What defines statutory towns in the Census of India 2011? | All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee, etc | 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. In un surveyed areas, like villages within forest areas, each habitation area with locally recognized boundaries is treated as one village. 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. | 751 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.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. |
| What determines the civic status of a town or city? | Civic Administrative Authority of the town | 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 U.A./town: Size-class of U.A./Town is based on the population size of the U.A./City/Town. U.A.s/Towns with 100,000 and above population are classified as Class I U.A.s/ Towns. Towns with 50,000 to 99,999 population are classified as Class II towns, 20,000 to 49,999 population are Class III towns, population with 10,000- 19,999 are Class IV towns, population with 5,000 and 9,999 are Class V towns and towns with less than 5,000 population are Class VI towns. | 87 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | 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. | 42 | page=42,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does road lighting refer to in a town? | the number of street lights that are maintained in the town | 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 settings) located in well pit. 15. Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. 16. Home Orphanage: Orphanage is the name to describe a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans – children whose parents are deceased or otherwise unable to care for them. Parents, and sometimes grandparents, are legally responsible for supporting children, but in the absence of these or other relatives willing to care for the children, they become a ward of the state, and orphanages are a way of providing for their care and housing. 17. Working women's hostel: These may be recognised or non-recognised by any public authority. | 235 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1220/download/3894/DH_2011_0957_PART_A_DCHB_GORAKHPUR.pdf | Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. | 50 | page=50,block=3 |