| What are horizontal screens used for near surface water sources called? | one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source | where an impermeable rock barrier affects well efficiency, or where surface water sources are too shallow for intake screens. Infiltration galleries are one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source. | 153 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Infiltration galleries are one or more horizontal screens placed adjacent to (on-shore), or directly underneath (bed-mounted), a surface water source. | 64 | page=64,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What features characterize the region that includes parts of Anantapur and surrounding areas? | characterised with dry channels, ponds, forest patches and dense scrubs | Km) It occupies the North-eastern part of the district extending over the parts of Anantapur, Vajrapukarur, Guntakal, Singanamala, Garladinne, Putlur, Yellanur, Pamidy, Gooty, Peddavadugur, Kudair, Uravakonda and Tadpatri areas. The region is characterised with dry channels, ponds, forest patches and dense scrubs. The general slope tends to the East. | 243 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | The region is characterised with dry channels, ponds, forest patches and dense scrubs. | 34 | page=34,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What role do village forest workers play in developing waste lands? | made instrument for developing waste lands, particularly degraded forest lands, under integrated waste land project | This sector continues to receive high priority under the scheme Drought Prone Areas Programme (D.P.A.P). The village forest workers too are made instrument for developing waste lands, particularly degraded forest lands, under integrated waste land project. The forest blocks are scattered all over the district. | 140 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | The village forest workers too are made instrument for developing waste lands, particularly degraded forest lands, under integrated waste land project. | 35 | page=35,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is the civic status of a town or city determined? | on the basis of 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. | 71 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.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. | 56 | page=56,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| How is the literacy rate of a population defined? | the percentage of literates in the age-group seven years and above | DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK: ANANTAPUR 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. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. | 264 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Literacy rate: Literacy rate of the population is defined as the percentage of literates in the age-group seven years and above. |
| What activities are included in the definition of work? | participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit | DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK: ANANTAPUR 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. Work involves not only actual work but also includes effective supervision and direction of work. It even includes part time help or unpaid work on farm, family enterprise or in any other economic activity. | 527 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Work: Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. |
| What defines a town or village as having a Cinema Hall? | If regular cinema houses licensed by Government is available | Sports Club/Recreation Centre: Indoor and out-door games are arranged by the Club and activities like wrestling, Judo Karate etc. are also done there. 9.10. Cinema/Video Hall (CV): If regular cinema houses licensed by Government is available, then the town/village is considered to be having the facility of Cinema Hall. Video hall owners screen films in their own or hired premises. 9.11. Public Library: Books are kept there which can be accessed by the public on loan basis. These may be sponsored by Government or Local Body or Panchayat or any influential person. Free service or nominal charges are made for using the facility. 9.12. Public Reading Room: Here the public may read newspapers and magazines. These may be sponsored by Government or Local Body or Panchayat or any influential person. 9.13. | 181 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Cinema/Video Hall (CV): If regular cinema houses licensed by Government is available, then the town/village is considered to be having the facility of Cinema Hall. | 63 | page=63,block=0 |
| What does a black-topped (pucca) road consist of? | A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. | 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. 7.13. Black-Topped (Pucca) Road (BTR): A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. 7.14. Gravel (Kuchha) Road (GR): A road constructed using well compacted crushed rock or gravel material (coarse sand, small stones), which is fairly resilient and does not become slippery when wet. | 283 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Black-Topped (Pucca) Road (BTR): A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. 7.14. | 61 | page=61,block=13 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does road lighting refer to in a town? | the number of street lights that are maintained in the town | 14. Bore Well Pumping System: A bore well is a well of 6" to 12" in diameter drilled into the earth for retrieving water. The depth of a bore well can vary from 50 feet to 3000 feet. 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 settings) located in well pit. 15. Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. 16. Orphanage Home: 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 | 484 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.pdf | Road lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. | 64 |
| What does the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956 define as slums? | 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. | 130 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/160/download/290/DH_2011_2822_PART_A_DCHB_ANANTAPUR.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. | 56 |