Question : CENSUS DATA

(a) whetehr details relating to linguistic socio-economic, religious composition of the country is collected during the decennial population census and cartographic depiction of such Census statistics prepared;

(b) if so, the details thereof and time by which Census data gathering process would commence in the country; and

(c) the details of religion-wise data in the country as per the census data of 2001, State-wise alongwith the percentage increase registered thereon as compared to the earlier census?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a): Yes Madam. In the decennial Population Census, data on various demographic and socio-economic parameters viz., age, sex, SC/ST status, literacy, religion, mother tongue/languages known, economic activity status and migration etc. are collected. The cartographic depiction of data collected through Census is prepared in the form of thematic maps and released in Census Atlas.

(b): The next Population Census will be conducted during February 9-28, 2011 with 00.00 hours of 1st March, 2011 as reference date.

(c): A Statement giving religion wise data by States/UTs in the country as per Censuses 1991 & 2001 is enclosed.