CENSUS OF INDIA 2011
for official use onlyCENSUS OF INDIA 2011INSTRUCTIONMANUALFORHOUSELISTING AND HOUSING CENSUSOFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL &CENSUS COMMISSIONER, INDIAMINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
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DOS AND DON’TSDos :1.Attend the training classes, study the Houselisting & Housing Census Schedule and the Manualcarefully and understand them thoroughly.2.Obtain all the material needed for Houselisting before you leave the training center at the endof the last training session.3.Please ensure that you have been provided with the List of Scheduled Castes & ScheduledTribes pertaining to your State/Union Territory and carry the same to the field.4.Always carry and display your Identity Card while doing fieldwork.5.Please get yourself familiar with the steps involved in Houselisting & Housing Census andStrictly follow the time frame and complete various activities involved well in time.6.Go round the Houselisting Block and identify its boundaries and other landmarks. If you findany problem in identifying the Houselisting Block allotted, you are required to contact yourCharge Officer/Supervisor and correctly identify the Houselisting Block allotted to you.7.Before starting the work, meet prominent persons of the area and explain them the objectiveof Census and your purpose of visit and seek their cooperation.8.Use blue or black ball-point pen only for making entries in the schedule.9.Update/assign number to each building and Census house and prepare the layout map of yourHouselisting Block.10.It is important that every building and census house whether used as wholly residential, partlyresidential or wholly non-residential should be visited by you and relevant entries are to bemade in the schedule.11.Show respect and greet the respondents appropriately as they are the ones who will supply allnecessary information for completion of the assignment.12.Use only 'Arabic numerals' as shown below for recording codes and other numerical entries inthe schedules.13.While entering the numerals, take extra care to write them in the prescribed manner in thecenter of boxes or columns without touching the sides as shown above.14.Start canvassing the Schedule from Side-A. Whenever a fresh Schedule is used, always startfrom Side-A.(v)
15.Give number to each page of the Houselisting & Housing Census Schedule. The page numberwill run serially from 01 within each Houselisting Block i.e., Side-A of first schedule will have01 and Side-B will have 02, Side-A of the second schedule will have 03 and so on.16.Enter Location Particulars of your Houselisting block on Side-A of each schedule. The schedulesprovided to you will already have the Name and Code of the State and District printed. Pleasecheck whether the names and codes printed in the schedule match with the names/codesgiven to you in your appointment letter. If there is a discrepancy, please bring it to the noticeof your Charge Officer/ Supervisor. In case these names/codes have not been printed, you willbe required to fill up the same.17.If you have been allotted the work of more than one Houselisting Block (in cases of uninhabitedvillages, Slums etc where Houselisting Blocks would be smaller) you are required to prepareseparate sets of records comprising of filled in Layout Map, filled in Houselisting & HousingCensus Schedules and filled in Houselist Abstract for each Houselisting Block allotted to you.Don'ts :1.Do not fold the Houselisting & Housing Census Schedules in order to avoid occurrence ofcreases on them.2.Do not overwrite. If any correction is required to be made, strike out the entire line and writeafresh in another line. However, while doing so, you should not change the series of thecontinuous number given under Column No.1 i.e., Line Number. For example, if you have tostrike out the Line Number 024, the next Line Number will be 025.3.Do not make stray marks on the Houselisting & Housing Census Schedule.(vi)
CONTENTS1.Introduction 2.Page1-2Historical BackgroundObjective of conducting a CensusCensus of India 2011 Legal Provisions and the rights and duties of Enumerators andSupervisors3-6A. The Census Act, 1948 B. The Right of Children to free and compulsory Primary Education Act, 2009C. Duties of an Enumerator D. Duties of the Supervisor Annexure-1 : Certain Provisions of the Census Act, 19483.Preparation of Layout Map and Numbering of Buildings andCensus Houses Houselisting Block Premises Building Census House Household Normal Household Institutional Household Houseless Household Identification of buildings and census houses in different situationsGuidelines for House Numbering Preparation of Layout Map in the field and actual house numberingAnnexure-2 : Specimen Layout Map (Rural) Annexure-3 : Specimen Layout Map (Urban) 4. Location particulars Col. 1 : Line number Col. 2 : Building number (Municipal or local authority or census number)Col. 3 : Census house number Col. 4 : Material of Floor Col. 5 : Material of Wall Col. 6 : Material of Roof (vii)344457-20Filling up of the Houselisting and Housing Census Schedule 1127788889991314192021-6022262627292930
Page Col. 7 : Ascertain use of census house A few illustrations for making entries under column 7 Col. 8 : Condition of the census house Col. 9 : Household number Col. 10, 11 and 12 : Total number of persons normally residing inthis household Col. 13 : Name of the head of the household Col. 14 : Sex of the head of the household Col. 15 : SC or ST status of the head of the householdCol. 16 : Ownership status of this house Col. 17 : Number of dwelling rooms Col. 18 : Number of married couple(s) Amenities available to the household 2627Main source of drinking water Availability of drinking water source Main source of lighting Latrine within the premises Type of latrine facility Waste water outlet connected to : Bathing facility available within the premises Availability of Kitchen Fuel used for cooking 3134-373839 4141424243444546-53 Assets possessed by the household Col. 28Col. 29Col. 30Col. 31Col. 32Col. 33Col. 34Col. 35Annexure-45.::::::::: :::::::::Radio/Transistor Television Computer/Laptop Telephone/Mobile phone Bicycle Scooter/Motor Cycle/Moped Car/Jeep/Van Availing Banking Services Specimen houselisting and housing census schedule54-60 Preparation of the Houselisting and Housing Census Abstract andsubmission of recordsA. Preparation of the Houselisting and Housing Census Abstract B. Submission of records Annexure-5 : Certificate of complete coverage and inventory for EnumeratorAnnexure-6 : Certificate of complete coverage and inventory for SupervisorAnnexure-7 : Specimen Houselisting and Housing Census Abstract Filled in Houselisting and Housing Census Schedules and Houselist -6061-72616263-6465-6667-6869-72
INTRODUCTIONThe Census Organization welcomes you. You are privileged that you have been chosen as anEnumerator for the Census of India 2011. This is a task of great national importance and we haveno doubt that you will fulfill your obligations with the utmost sincerity and devotion.Historical Background1.2The Indian Census has a rich tradition and enjoys the reputation of being one of the best inthe world. The first Census in India was conducted in the year 1872. This was conducted atdifferent points of time in different parts of the country. In 1881 a Census was taken for theentire country simultaneously. Since then, Census has been conducted every ten years,without a break. Thus, the Census of India 2011 will be the fifteenth in this unbroken seriessince 1872 and the seventh after independence. It is through the missionary zeal and dedicationof Enumerators like you that the great historical tradition of conducting the Censusuninterruptedly has been maintained in spite of several adversities like wars, epidemics,natural calamities, political unrest, etc. Participation in the Census by the people of India isindeed a true reflection of the national spirit of unity in diversity.Objective of conducting a Census1.3India is a welfare State. Since independence, Five Year Plans, Annual Plans and variouswelfare schemes have been launched for the benefit of the common man. All these requireinformation at the grass root level. This information is provided by the Census.1.4Have you ever wondered how the number of seats in Parliamentary/Assembly Constituencies,Panchayats and other local bodies are determined? Similarly, how the boundaries of suchconstituencies are demarcated? Well the answer to that is also the Census. These are justa few examples. Census provides information on a large number of areas. Thus, you are notmerely collecting information; you are actually a part of a massive nation building activity.1.5The Houselisting and Housing Census has immense utility as it will provide comprehensivedata on the conditions of human settlements, housing deficit and consequently the housingrequirement to be taken care of in the formulation of housing policies. This will also providea wide range of data on amenities and assets available to the households, information muchneeded by various departments of the Union and State Governments and other nonGovernmental agencies for development and planning at the local level as well as the Statelevel. This would also provide the base for Population Enumeration.1.6Population Enumeration provides valuable information about the land and its people at agiven point of time. It provides trends in the population and its various characteristics, whichare an essential input for planning. The Census data are frequently required to develop1
sound policies and programmes aimed at fostering the welfare of the country and its people.This data source has become indispensable for effective and efficient public administrationbesides serving the needs of scholars, businessmen, industrialists, planners and electoralauthorities, etc. Therefore, Census has become a regular feature in progressive countries,whatever be their size and political set up. It is conducted at regular intervals for fulfilling welldefined objectives. One of the essential features of Population Enumeration is that eachperson is enumerated and her/his individual particulars are collected at a well-defined pointof time.Census of India 20111.7The Census of India 2011 will be conducted in two phases, namely i) Houselisting andHousing Census and ii) Population Enumeration. The first phase of the Census will beconducted in the period April to September, 2010 in different States/Union Territories dependingupon local conditions. The field work of the second phase (Population Enumeration) will becarried out during February-March, 2011.2
LEGAL PROVISIONS AND THE RIGHTSAND DUTIES OF ENUMERATORSAND SUPERVISORSA.The Census Act, 1948 :As an Enumerator or Supervisor, the duties you are asked to perform, are very important andchallenging. The first thing that you will notice from your Appointment Letter is that you havebeen appointed under the Census Act, 1948. This means that the role you are about toperform has the sanction of Law. The law while providing certain protection to you in dischargeof your legitimate duties also provides for penalties in case these duties are not performed ina proper manner. We have no doubt that all of you will complete the Census work thoroughlyand satisfactorily with pride and devotion within the allotted time schedule. Let us now look atsome of the important legal provisions that govern the conduct of Census.Rights of an Enumerator/Supervisor under the provisions of the Census Act, 19482.2The following are the rights of an Enumerator/Supervisor conferred by the Census Act tofacilitate Census operations :(i) To enter the house, enclosure, vessel or any other place occupied by the household forthe purpose of carrying out the Census, having regard to local customs. [Section 9](ii) To paint or affix numbers on the building/Census house as may be necessary for thepurpose of Census. [Section 9](iii) To ask all such questions as printed in the Houselisting and Housing Census Schedule.[Section 8 (1)](iv) To obtain the answers from the respondents, to all such questions printed in the scheduleand asked by her/him. [Section 8 (2)]Penalties under the Act if the Enumerator/Supervisor fails to perform the duties2.3The appointment of a person as an Enumerator/Supervisor under the Census Act, 1948automatically casts upon such person a duty to conduct the assigned Census operations withdue diligence. Failure to discharge the entrusted duties as per the guidelines results in imposingof penalties.(i) The following offences are punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupeesand with imprisonment which may extend to three years :(a) refusing to perform any duty imposed upon a person under the Census Act, 1948 orCensus Rules, 1990 or obstructing another person in performing such duty. [Section11 (1)(a)](b) putting offensive or improper questions or knowingly making false return. [Section 11 (1)(b)](c) disclosing any information which she/he has received by means of, or for the purposesof, a Census return without the previous sanction of the Government. [Section 11 (1)(b)](ii) The following offences are punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees :(a) neglecting to use reasonable diligence in performing any duty imposed upon a personunder the Census Act, or Census Rules. [Section 11 (1)(aa)](b) abetting any offence under sub-section(1) of Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948.[Section 11 (2)]2.4The relevant extracts of the Census Act, 1948 are given in the Annexure-1 at the end of thischapter for your ready reference.3
B.The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Primary Education Act, 2009 :2.5Section 27 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Primary Education Act, 2009reads as follows : “No teacher shall be deployed for any non-educational purpose other thanthe decennial population Census, disaster relief duties or duties relating to elections to thelocal authority or the State Legislatures or Parliament, as the case may be.” This Act overridesall the existing judgments, whatsoever, on the subject matter of appointment of teachers forperforming Census related duties. In view of the above it is clear that the services of teacherscan be used for works of national importance like Census.C.Duties of an Enumerator :2.6In order to ensure complete coverage, it would be necessary to locate and identify each andevery house and structure in your Houselisting Block. Therefore, it would be essential for you togo round the Houselisting Block assigned and become familiar with its features. The main dutiesof an Enumerator before, during and after conduct of the Houselisting are detailed below :2.7Duties before Houselisting(i)Attend the training classes, study the Houselisting Schedule and the manual carefully andunderstand them thoroughly. If any part of instruction is not clear, ask your trainer for clarification(ii) Obtain all the material needed for Houselisting before you leave the training centre at theend of the last training session.2.8Duties during Houselisting(i) Go round the Houselisting Block and identify its boundaries and other landmarks.(ii) Update/assign number to each building and Census house and prepare the layout map ofyour Houselisting Block in duplicate.(iii) Visit each and every house without exception and fill up the Houselisting Schedule.2.9Duties after Houselisting(i)Look through the filled in Houselisting Schedules and ensure that all the questions arecompleted correctly.(ii) Ensure that the entire area assigned to you is covered by visiting all the buildings, Censushouses and the households falling within your Houselisting Block.(iii) See that you have prepared the Houselist Abstract.(iv) Handover all the documents filled in as well as blank documents to your supervisor withinthe stipulated time.D.Duties of the Supervisor :2.10 The Supervisor shalla. Help the Enumerators under her/his jurisdiction and ensure that work is done as perschedule and the coverage is complete; andb. Collect the filled in and blank forms and statements from each Enumerator and forwardthe documents along with such statements she/he may be required to prepare, dulysigned to the Charge Officer within the stipulated time.Honorarium/Awards2.11 Though it is a legal obligation, the work done by the enumerator is duly rewarded andrecognized :(i) All the enumerators who are engaged in this great national task will be paid a suitablehonorarium as decided by the Government of India.(ii) The meritorious work done by the enumerators will be given due recognition.4
ANNEXURE-1Certain Provisions of the Census Act, 1948 (Act No. 37 of 1948) as amended.Asking of questions and obligation to answer8 (1)A Census officer may ask all such questions of all persons within the limits of the local areafor which he is appointed as, by instructions issued in this behalf by the Central Governmentand published in the Official Gazette, he may be directed to ask.(2)Every person of whom any question is asked under sub-section (1) shall be legally bound toanswer such question to the best of his knowledge or belief :Provided that no person shall be bound to state the name of any female member of hishousehold, and no woman shall be bound to state the name of her husband or deceasedhusband or of any other person whose name she is forbidden by custom to mention.Occupier to permit access and affixing of numbers.9Every person occupying any house, enclosure, vessel or other place shall allow Censusofficers such access thereto as they may require for the purposes of the Census and as,having regard to the customs of the country, may be reasonable, and shall allow them topaint on, or affix to, the place such letters, marks or numbers as may be necessary for thepurpose of the Census.Penalties11(1)(a)any Census-officer or any person lawfully required to give assistance towards the takingof Census who refuses to perform any duty imposed upon him by this Act or any rulemade thereunder, or any person who hinders or obstructs another person in performingany such duty, or(aa) any Census-officer or any person lawfully required to give assistance towards the takingof a Census who neglects to use reasonable diligence in performing any duty imposedupon him or in obeying any order issued to him in accordance with this Act or any rulemade thereunder, or any person who hinders or obstructs another person in performingany such duty or obeying any such order, or;(b)any Census-officer who intentionally puts any offe
1.2 The Indian Census has a rich tradition and enjoys the reputation of being one of the best in the world. The first Census in India was conducted in the year 1872. This was conducted at different points of time in different parts of the country. In 1881 a Census was taken for the entire country simultaneously.
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1940 The census tract became an official geographic entity for which the Census Bureau would publish data for. Census tracts covered major cities and block number areas (BNAs) covered many other cities 1970 1980 The number of BNAs increased and the criteria of the BNA matched the census tract 1990 Census tracts and BNAs covered the entire nation
SIMS is up to date before running the Census. The 10% of data not held in SIMS must be entered in the Census panels each time a Census is completed (eg questions related to teaching of RE). If the SIMS data is not kept up to date it will need to be entered into the Census panels each time the Census is completed.
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4. A guide to filling in your census form 8 5. Types of questions in your form 9 6. Questions about your accommodation 10 7. List of people (page 3 of your census form) 15 8. Questions about the people in your home on census night 17 9. Questions about absent people on census night 32 10. Sign your name in the box on page 23 of your form 34 11.
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