Summary: A foundational document explaining the constitutional framework, historical timeline, and procedural phases of the Indian census.
Key Points:
Traces the history of census-taking from its start in 1872 to the first synchronous census in 1881.
Outlines the two major phases: Housing Census (House listing) and Population Enumeration.
Explains the role of the census in demarcating constituencies and determining political representation for SC/ST communities.
Notes that the census is conducted decennially by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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