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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Census in India: From colonial control to democratic governance - A historical study
Authors
N Ramya, Dr. Priya Premlatha
Abstract
The Indian Census is the most comprehensive
single source of statistical information on numerous elements of the Indian
population. This dependable and time-tested activity, which has a history of
130 years, began with the first asynchronous census performed in several
regions of India in 1872. After that every 10 years one it was conducted in all
over India. The Indian Census provides intriguing data for scientists and
academics in demographics, economics, anthropology, sociology, statistics, and
other subjects. This decennial census will be carried out by the Office of the
Registrar General and Census Commissioner, which is part of the Ministry of
Home Affairs of the Indian government. The Census Act of 1948 set a framework for the census, as well as the
tasks and responsibilities of Census officials. In May 1949, the Indian
government began taking measures to acquire regular population size statistics.
The system was created to generate information related to population statistics
such as vital statistics and censuses. Later, this office was assigned the
responsibility of carrying out the country's Registration of Births and Deaths
Act of 1969. The article portrays the history of the Census, its relevance, and
the functions of the government.
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Pages:175-179
How to cite this article:
N Ramya, Dr. Priya Premlatha "Census in India: From colonial control to democratic governance - A historical study". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 175-179
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