Synopsis
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, some pages are missing and may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text. The 1881 census comprised two main parts. Part I covered preliminary operations, including the preparation of village lists, nomenclature of census areas and officers, and introductory remarks. Part II delved into detailed demographic data, including population density changes, gender proportions, religious affiliations, marital statuses, age distributions, caste information, languages spoken, birthplaces, occupations, education levels, and infirmities. Additionally, the census included data on towns and concluded with a comprehensive overview of the gathered information. This comprehensive census aimed to provide a thorough snapshot of the population, its demographics, and various socio-economic aspects in 1881. Eustace J. Kitts, an Intelligent Officer of the British Raj, served as the Deputy Superintendent of Census Operations in Berar. He meticulously followed official circulars and instructions, successfully completing the census work. Kitts authored a renowned book based on the 1881 census reports, focusing on the castes and tribes of Colonial India. The book includes introductions, descriptions of various castes and tribes, and their sub-divisions. His work remains a valuable resource for understanding India's diverse cultural landscape during that period. The Title 'Census of India 1881: Report On The Census Of Berar written/authored/edited by Eustace J. Kitts', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121280457 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 460 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History, Census, India. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: Book 10
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