| How is a household industry defined in rural areas? | an industry conducted by one or more members of the household at home or within the village | An agricultural labourer has no right of lease or contract on land on which she/he works. Household Industry Worker : Household industry is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the household at home or within the village in rural areas and only within the precincts of the house where the household lives in urban areas. The larger proportion of workers in household industry should consist of members of the household. The industry should not be run on the scale of a registered factory which would qualify or has to be registered under the Indian Factories Act and should be engaged in manufacturing, processing, servicing and repairs of goods. The activity relate to production, processing, servicing, repairing or making and selling of goods. | 151 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Household Industry Worker : Household industry is defined as an industry conducted by one or more members of the household at home or within the village in rural areas and only within the precincts of the house where the household lives in urban areas. | 59 | page=59,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| How is mother tongue defined in the Census? | the language spoken in childhood by the person’s mother to the person | : List of Scheduled Tribes (Census 2011) : 1 Asur 2 Baiga 3 Bedia, Bediya 4 Bhumij 5 Bhutia, Sherpa, Toto, Dukpa, Kagatay, Tibetan, Yolmo 6 Birhor 7 Birjia 8 Chakma 9 Chero 10 Chik Baraik 11 Garo 12 Gond 13 Gorait 14 Hajang 15 Ho 16 Karmali 17 Kharwar 18 Khond 19 Kisan 20 Kora 21 Korwa 22 Lepcha 23 Lodha, Kheria, Kharia 24 Lohara, Lohra, Lohar 25 Magh 26 Mahali 27 Mahli 28 Mal Pahariya 29 Mech 30 Mru 31 Munda 32 Nagesia 33 Oraon 34 Parhaiya 35 Rabha 36 Santal 37 Sauria Paharia 38 Savar 39 Limbu (Subba) 40 Tamang Language and Mother Tongue : As per the Census concept, each language is a group of mother tongues. The Census questionnaire collects information on the mother tongue of each person. Mother tongue is the language spoken in childhood by the person’s mother to the person. | 718 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Mother tongue is the language spoken in childhood by the person’s mother to the person. | 58 | page=58,block=1 | 0.700 |
| How is the class of a town determined in the 2011 Census? | according to population of the towns in 2011 Census | 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. Civic Status Codes Civic Status Codes i – Municipal Corporation M. | 228 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.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 activities are included in the definition of work? | participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit | 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. 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. | 510 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Work : Work is defined as participation in any economically productive activity with or without compensation, wages or profit. |
| What architectural style characterized the public buildings and private houses near Fort William between 1757 and 1803? | remarkably Neoclassical with their pillars and pediments | Brief Description of Places of Religious, Historical or Archaeological Importance and Places of Tourist Interest of the District We can see some eye catching architectural feats in Kolkata. But before go through deep into the discussion let us peep a little into history of Kolkata. Kolkata was well divided in two parts. The English settled around the area of Fort William and hence it is referred as the White Town. The original inhabitants of the city lived to the north of the English settlement in the villages of Sutanuti and Chitpur and to the south in Gobindapur hence called the Black Town. Due to the English settlement around Fort William, most important public buildings and imposing private houses, all looking remarkably Neoclassical with their pillars and pediments lined the northern side of the Esplanade, facing the Maidan on the south, within the time frame of 1757 to 1803. | 724 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Due to the English settlement around Fort William, most important public buildings and imposing private houses, all looking remarkably Neoclassical with their pillars and pediments lined the northern side of the Esplanade, facing the Maidan on the south, within the time frame of 1757 to 1803. |
| What does 'N.A.' signify in the context of the data provided? | Data Not Available / Clubbed elsewhere | Out of these, 39 are run by Govt.of W.B. and allied authorities, 7 by Local Bodies, 8 are under Govt.of India (including Central Govt. undertaking) and 366 are run by N.G.O. / Private Bodies (Nursing Homes). ** N.A. : Data Not Available / Clubbed elsewhere Sl. No. Name of Town Road length (in kms.) System of drainage Number of latrines Open | 218 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | : Data Not Available / Clubbed elsewhere Sl. | 114 | page=114,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does 'de-classified' mean in the context of Census towns in 2001? | the Census Towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. | (a) New (i) Statutory Town Nil (ii) Census Town Nil (b) De-notified Nil (i) Statutory towns of 2001 Census de-notified and also did not satisfy the criteria to be treated as Census towns. Nil (ii) Statutory towns of 2001 Census de-notified 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) De-classified Nil (d) Wholly merged with other town (s) Nil *De-classified means the Census Towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. As Kolkata Municipal Corporation itself constitutes the district Kolkata and it has no rural area so the concepts like New Town, Statutory Town and Census Town have been reported NIL for this district. | 488 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Nil (iii) Census towns of 2001 Census are notified as statutory town in 2011 Census Nil (c) De-classified Nil (d) Wholly merged with other town (s) Nil *De-classified means the Census Towns of 2001 census which failed to satisfy the demographic and economic criteria. As Kolkata Municipal Corporation itself constitutes the district Kolkata and it has no rural area so the concepts like New Town, Statutory Town and Census Town have been reported NIL for this district. |
| What does the Bengali proverb 'Baro Mase Tero Parbon' signify? | thirteen festivals in twelve months | Major Social and Cultural Activities of the District like Festivals and Fairs Innumerable fairs, festivals and socio-cultural events are held throughout the year in the district having wide admixture of religion, community and culture. The followers of the main faiths and some tribal groups observe their own religious festivals whereas they intermingle in certain melas (fairs) and ceremonies. Brief notes on the major festivals and melas of the district are given below : (a) Festivals Celebrated throughout the State : West Bengal celebrates many pujas (worship) and festivals. The Bengali proverb “Baro Mase Tero Parbon” (thirteen festivals in twelve months) indicates the abundant of festivity in the State. We are trying to go across the State Level common festivals in brief that are celebrated with great grandeur all over West Bengal with great enthusiasm. | 627 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | The Bengali proverb “Baro Mase Tero Parbon” (thirteen festivals in twelve months) indicates the abundant of festivity in the State. | 87 |
| What does the approach to a village assess? | the state of road etc. leading to the village | 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. | 52 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Village Road : The approach to village refers to the state of road etc. leading to the village. | 64 | page=64,block=15 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the category of power supply for commercial use include? | electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purposes | 10. Power Supply for domestic use : This category includes electricity used only for domestic consumption. 10. Power supply for agricultural use : This category includes all electricity connections given to the farmers for conducting various agricultural activities including irrigation. 10. Power supply for commercial use : This category includes electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purposes. 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 patterns 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 | 349 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/44368/download/48029/DH_2011_1916_PART_A_DCHB_KOLKATA.pdf | Power supply for commercial use : This category includes electricity connections given for workshops, industries etc. or for any commercial purposes. |