Census and you: basic results from census 2001 catalogue and services

The Census 2001 has been exceptional in more than one way. The foremost thing about this census has been that all tabulations are based on 100% count which is unlike previous censuses when sampling was resorted to The use of Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) technology has made it possible. Besides, this is first census of the 21st antury and the new millennium. Therefore, Census 2001 results will become the benchmark for future censuses. The data on economic indicators and, in particular, the structure of the workforce shall help in measuring the effect of the structural changes taking place in the economy since its deregularization and decontrol

The following pages of the publication provide highlights from the results of Census 2001 and other useful information for familiarizing the users about the vast array of data collected and published in census. A catalogue of select data products (eg, books, CDS, mups, data sheets, etc.) is also provided, which will give an idea of the huge array of information being made available by the Census. Details about the new facility being extended by the census organization for giving customized tables and maps based on users requirement. are also given