| What is notable about the breeding habits of the species called heronry? | known to breed in a colony, but there are very few heronries in India, particularly those that are well protected against human greed | Every year, an average of 70,000 to 80,000 migratory birds from all over the world visit the sanctuary. The species called heronry is known to breed in a colony, but there are very few heronries in India, particularly those that are well protected against human greed. Ornithologically, | 134 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | The species called heronry is known to breed in a colony, but there are very few heronries in India, particularly those that are well protected against human greed. | 25 | page=25,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What type of traffic are Foot Paths not suitable 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/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | The Foot Paths are not suitable for vehicular traffic except bicycles in some cases. | 45 | page=45,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What was the outcome of the Tibet expedition conducted in 1206? | a complete failure and he was assassinated by Ali Mardan Khilji, while he was lying ill at Devakot on his return from Tibet | Even after conquering Nadia the centre of power was in Devakot (now Gangarampur) as he established his capital at Devakot and from here in 1206 he conducted the famous Tibet March with as many as ten thousand soldiers. The Tibet expedition was a complete failure and he was assassinated by Ali Mardan Khilji, while he was lying ill at Devakot on his return from Tibet. Muhammad Shiran Khilji (one of the officers of Bakhtiyar Khilji) defeated Ali Mardan and imprisoned him and was empowered as the ruler of Lakhnawati. | 244 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | The Tibet expedition was a complete failure and he was assassinated by Ali Mardan Khilji, while he was lying ill at Devakot on his return from Tibet. | 19 | page=19,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How were workers classified starting from the 1981 Census? | as Main workers and Marginal workers | Note :1. Till Census 1991 both Uttar Dinajpur and Dakshin Dinajpur were parts of undivided West Dinajpur District which was bifurcated in 1992. As such the figures before 1991 are common for both the districts and 1991 data has been recasted. 2. Since 1981 Census, Workers are being classified as Main workers and Marginal workers It can be seen from the above Table that total Work Participation Rate of the district Uttar Dinajpur was lower than that of State average in Census years 1951, 1961 and 2011. | 294 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Since 1981 Census, Workers are being classified as Main workers and Marginal workers It can be seen from the above Table that total Work Participation Rate of the district Uttar Dinajpur was lower than that of State average in Census years 1951, 1961 and 2011. | 53 | page=53,block=12 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are slums as defined by the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956? | 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/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.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. | 40 |
| What does Appendix VIIA list villages according to? | the proportion of the 578 Scheduled Castes to the total population by ranges | Appendix VIIA : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 578 Scheduled Castes to the total population by ranges Appendix VIIB : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 605 Scheduled Tribes to the total population by ranges 12. Section II - Town Directory (a) Town Directory Statement I - Status and Growth History 635 (b) Town Directory Statement II - Physical Aspects and Location 636 Of Towns, 2009 (c) Town Directory Statement III - Civic and other Amenities, 2009 637 (d) Town Directory Statement IV - Medical Facilities, 2009 638 (e) Town Directory Statement V - Educational, Recreational and 638 Cultural Facilities, 2009 (f) Town Directory Statement VI - Industry and Banking, 2009 640 (g) Town Directory Statement VII - Civic and other Amenities in 640 Slums, 2009 (h) Appendix to Town Directory - Towns showing their Outgrowth 640 with population ------------------ | 46 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Appendix VIIA : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 578 Scheduled Castes to the total population by ranges Appendix VIIB : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 605 Scheduled Tribes to the total population by ranges 12. |
| What does Appendix VIIB list villages according to? | the proportion of the 605 Scheduled Tribes to the total population by ranges | Appendix VIIA : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 578 Scheduled Castes to the total population by ranges Appendix VIIB : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 605 Scheduled Tribes to the total population by ranges 12. Section II - Town Directory (a) Town Directory Statement I - Status and Growth History 635 (b) Town Directory Statement II - Physical Aspects and Location 636 Of Towns, 2009 (c) Town Directory Statement III - Civic and other Amenities, 2009 637 (d) Town Directory Statement IV - Medical Facilities, 2009 638 (e) Town Directory Statement V - Educational, Recreational and 638 Cultural Facilities, 2009 (f) Town Directory Statement VI - Industry and Banking, 2009 640 (g) Town Directory Statement VII - Civic and other Amenities in 640 Slums, 2009 (h) Appendix to Town Directory - Towns showing their Outgrowth 640 with population ------------------ | 169 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Appendix VIIA : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 578 Scheduled Castes to the total population by ranges Appendix VIIB : List of Villages according to the proportion of the 605 Scheduled Tribes to the total population by ranges 12. |
| What does Column 2 in Statement I of the Town Directory 2011 Census represent? | Class, Name and Civic status of Town | Tribes to the total population by ranges. Note explaining the abbreviations used in Town Directory 2011 Census: Statement I : Status and Growth History: Column 1 – Serial Number: Self explanatory Column 2 – Class, Name and Civic status of Town: The Class is presented according to population of the towns in 2011 Census as follows: Population Class Population Class 100,000 and above I 10,000 – 19,999 IV 50,000 – 99,999 II 5,000 – 9,999 V 20,000 – 49,999 III Below - 5,000 VI The following abbreviations are used to denote the Civic Status of the town. | 207 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Note explaining the abbreviations used in Town Directory 2011 Census: Statement I : Status and Growth History: Column 1 – Serial Number: Self explanatory Column 2 – Class, Name and Civic status of Town: The Class is presented according to population of the towns in 2011 Census as follows: Population Class Population Class 100,000 and above I 10,000 – 19,999 IV 50,000 – 99,999 II 5,000 – 9,999 V 20,000 – 49,999 III Below - 5,000 VI The following abbreviations are used to denote the Civic Status of the town. |
| What does a black-topped (pucca) road refer to? | 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. | 282 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Black-Topped (Pucca) Road (BTR): A road provided with a bituminous surfacing. | 44 | page=44,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does road lighting refer to in the context of a town? | the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. | 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. 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. | 239 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/1334/download/4350/DH_2011_1904_PART_A_DCHB_UTTAR_DINAJPUR.pdf | Road Lighting (Points): Road lighting means the number of street lights that are maintained in the town. 16. | 47 | page=47,block=10 |