Summary
India has started a massive census to count its population, which is over a billion people. The survey involves three million officials and will gather data on various aspects of life in India. This is India's first census in over 15 years and will help with policy and planning.
Key Facts
- India's census involves more than a billion people and 33 questions.
- Over three million officials are working on the census.
- The census is divided into two phases: housing information and population data.
- This is India's first census since 2011; it was delayed due to the pandemic.
- The census will be conducted digitally for the first time, with an online self-enumeration option.
- It covers 36 states and territories, with both urban and rural areas included.
- The census will collect data on caste, which is a sensitive topic in India.
- India's median age is 28, with nearly 70% of its population of working age.
