Use of census house
Updated September 1, 2026
Classifies each census house by use: residence, residence-cum-other use, shop/office, school/college, hospital/dispensary, factory/workshop, place of worship, vacant, etc.
ANNOUNCED (Q6; PIB wording 'Ascertain use of Census house'). Classifies each census house by use: residence, residence-cum-other use, shop/office, school/college, hospital/dispensary, factory/workshop, place of worship, vacant, etc. Same as 2011; produces the count of vacant vs occupied houses and the residential housing stock. Confidence: high.
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