Second Phase of the Census 2011 is being started in Punjab w.e.f February 9, 2011.Stating this here today spokesman of the Census operation, Punjab, said that the second phase would continue till March 5. In this phase, work of population enumeration would be done besides the listing of collecting information of old age homes, welfare homes etc.
A Performa containing 29 questions would be filled for each person, he added. About 48000 enumerators and 7500 supervisors have been deployed for this task. Distribution of material and training to the staff had already been completed, he added.
Objective of Conducting a Census
The Census is a comprehensive source of data on socio - economic and demographic characteristics at all levels for use in five year plans, annual plans, various welfare schemes, the electoral process, other government as well as non - government organizations, etc. All these require information at the grass root level which is provided by the Census. Similarly, Census is the base for delineation of Parliamentary/Assembly Constituencies, Panchayats and Local bodies, etc. These are just a few examples. As has been the tradition in the past, this opportunity is also taken to create a database on the quantity and quality of its housing stock
Directorate of Census Operations Punjab
Janganana Bhawan,
Plot No.2-B Sector-19-A,
Madhya Marg,
Chandigarh – 160019
Tel : 0172-2781803
Fax : 91-0172-25418122-2541812,
E-mail: dcopun.rgi@censusindia.gov.in
Telegraphic Address : PUNJCENSUS
