54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Key Highlights:

• The first phase of the Census 2027 in Delhi concluded, listing 54.98 lakh households.
• South West district recorded the highest number with 8.20 lakh households, followed by North East district with 8.04 lakh households.
• This represents an increase of over 20 lakh households compared to the 2011 Census figures of 34.33 lakh.
• A total of 75.98 lakh houses were counted in the exercise across the capital.

Detailed Insights:

• The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO), is being conducted nationwide from April to September.
• The second phase, termed Population Enumeration, is scheduled for February 2027 to count individuals.
• Direct comparison with Census 2011 data is challenging due to Delhi's district reorganization, increasing from 11 to 13.
• New districts like Outer North, Central North, and Old Delhi have been created from existing ones.
• Enumerators collected data on house conditions, materials used, ownership status, and access to basic amenities like drinking water, toilets, and electricity.
• Information on household assets such as mobile phones, televisions, computers, vehicles, and internet access was also gathered.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Household: A group of people who typically live together and share meals prepared in the same kitchen.
• Census House: A building or part of a building with its own separate entrance, recognized as an independent unit.
• House Listing and Housing Census (HLO): The initial phase of the census, focusing on collecting data about houses, their conditions, and household assets.
• Population Enumeration: The subsequent phase of the census, dedicated to counting the total number of people.