| What action was taken to address discrepancies in the data? | made to reconcile the discrepancies to make it more reliable | The data compiled and supplied by them were compared with the data published in 2001 Census and also cross checked with the information obtained from various departments of State Government. An attempt was made to reconcile the discrepancies to make it more reliable. The digitization of VD & TD data and validity checks were done in-house. | 206 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | An attempt was made to reconcile the discrepancies to make it more reliable. | 11 | page=11,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is another name for Rajim in Chhattisgarh? | the “Prayag raj” of Chhattisgarh | Shri Rajiv Lochan Mandir, Rajim Shri Rajiv Lochan Mandir, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is in Rajim, a place situated south-east of State Capital Headquarters, Raipur at the distance of about 49 Kms. The temple structure is supported by twelve towered columns embroidered with stone caring, which bear the faces of the various gods of the Hindu mythology. The temple is an important religious construct visited by devotees from all over the globe who arrive to offer their prayers to the Lord Vishnu. Other temples dedicated to the various incarnations of Lord Vishnu like theVamana and the Narshimha are in close proximity of the Rajiv Lochan Mandir.Kuleshvara Mahadev Mandir stands in glory in the city even in its ruinous state. The holy confluence of three rivers Mahanadi (Chitrotpala), Pairi and Sondur, called Triveni Sangam is at Rajim. Rajim is also known as the “Prayag raj” of Chhattisgarh. | 863 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | Rajim is also known as the “Prayag raj” of Chhattisgarh. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | 0.700 |
| What is Captain Edmond? | the first British officer who took charge of Chattisgarh district in which Raipur was included along with other areas | As a result, there was a treaty between Appa Saheb and Britishers under which a part of Chhattisgarh State came under British rule. Captain Edmond was the first British officer who took charge of Chattisgarh district in which Raipur was included along with other areas. From 1818 to 1830, for 12 years Chattisgarh was the protected State of Britishers. | 151 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | Captain Edmond was the first British officer who took charge of Chattisgarh district in which Raipur was included along with other areas. | 16 | page=16,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Captain Eliot? | the first officer-in-charge of Chhattisgarh State | As a result, this State was merged into the British State in March 1854. Captain Eliot was the first officer-in-charge of Chhattisgarh State. In 1857, this Sate was divided into three tahsils, out of which two tahsils, Dhamtari and Raipur were in Raipur district. | 91 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | Captain Eliot was the first officer-in-charge of Chhattisgarh State. | 16 | page=16,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Population Enumeration? | carried out during February-March, 2011 | The field work of the second phase i.e. Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. One of the essential features of Population Enumeration in the second phase was that each person was enumerated and her/his individual particulars were collected at a well-defined point of time. | 67 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. | 23 | page=23,block=7 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Raipur? | the State Capital as well as district’s headquarters | Raipur is the State Capital as well as district’s headquarters. It the biggest town in the region, fast developing into an important industrial centre for large and middle scale industries. | 10 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | Raipur is the State Capital as well as district’s headquarters. | 17 | page=17,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| Why were certain areas designated as 'Special Charges' during the Census? | security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para-Military areas, including operational areas were also covered | In addition to the coverage during House listing & Housing Census, the enumeration of the Houseless population was carried out on the night of 28th February, 2011, as has been the usual practice. For the purpose of Census, certain areas where the access of the civilian enumerators was not permissible due to security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para-Military areas, including operational areas were also covered. Such areas were not covered during the House listing & Housing Census. | 309 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | For the purpose of Census, certain areas where the access of the civilian enumerators was not permissible due to security reasons termed as ‘Special Charges’ such as the Defence and strictly Military/Para-Military areas, including operational areas were also covered. | 24 | page=24,block=1 | 0.800 |
| What is the connection between the Collector and the State Government? | He is the link between the State Government and the people. | These are Raipur (M.Corp.), Bhatapara(M), Baloda Bazar (M), Gobra Nawapara (M), Birgaon (M), Tilda Newra (M), Simga (NP), Lawan (NP), Palari (NP), Tundra (NP), Kasdol (NP), Bhatgaon (NP), Bilaigarh (NP), Arang(NP), Abhanpur (NP), Koora (NP), Mana Camp (NP), Fingeshwar (NP), Rajim (NP), Kharora (NP), Gariyaband (NP), Chhura (NP), Hirmi (CT), Rawan (CT), Mandir Hasod(CT) and Siltara(CT). There are 2149 villages (2061 revenue villages and 88 forest village). The tahsil-wise number of towns and villages in the district is given below: The district is the basic territorial unit of administration in the State. The Collector, as the head of district administration is the key-functionary of the Government, having vast powers and responsibilities. He is the link between the State Government and the people. He is the custodian of Law and Order. | 749 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | The Collector, as the head of district administration is the key-functionary of the Government, having vast powers and responsibilities. He is the link between the State Government and the people. He is the custodian of Law and Order. |
| What is the historical significance of Turturia village in relation to the Ramayana? | the Ashram of Valmiki and birth-place of God Rama’s sons, Luv and Kush | The district is named after its Headquarters town of Raipur, which was also the capital of Haihaya dynasty of the Kalchuri Kings believed to have controlled 18 traditional forts of southern Chhattisgarh for a very long period. The rule of Kalchuri king, Rai Brahmadeo over this district is mentioned in the rock inscriptions of Raipur and Khallari belonging to 1402 and 1414 A.D. It is generally believed that this city was so named after the name of Rai Brahmadeo or his father Rai Ramchandra. According to a local legend, Raipur district is associated with the Ramayana . A village named Turturia in Baloda Bazar tahsil was the Ashram of Valmiki and birth-place of God Rama’s sons, Luv and Kush. The younger of the two, Kush, named this part as Koushal which is the ancient name of Chhattisgarh. In ancient times, Raipur district was an integral part of South Koushal. | 626 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | A village named Turturia in Baloda Bazar tahsil was the Ashram of Valmiki and birth-place of God Rama’s sons, Luv and Kush. |
| What led to a portion of Chhattisgarh State being transferred to British rule? | a treaty between Appa Saheb and Britishers | generally believed that Chhattisgarh had 36 ‘garhs’ and thus the name of the State originated. The last king of the Kalchuri dynasty was Amarsingh Deo who was dethroned by Bhonsles of Maratha Rule in the fifties of 18th century. The last ruler of the Kalchuri dynasty had been given Rajim, Patan and Raipur Parganas for his living for which he was paying an annual tax of Rs. 7000/-. In 1753, after his death, the Marathas captured all these Parganas. It was Maratha rule up to 1818 A.D. In 1817, there was a war at Sitabardi, Nagpur, between the Maratha ruler Appa Rao and the Britishers. The Britishers were victorious. there was a treaty between Appa Saheb and Britishers under which a part of Chhattisgarh State came under British rule. Captain Edmond was the first British officer who took charge of Chattisgarh district in which Raipur was included along with other areas. | 632 | relationship | 0.970 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/331/download/974/DH_2011_2211_PART_B_DCHB_RAIPUR.pdf | there was a treaty between Appa Saheb and Britishers under which a part of Chhattisgarh State came under British rule. | 16 |