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September 15 CONTEXT As India prepares for its next decennial census, a seemingly simple term—“census house”—is taking center stage. This critical concept underpins how the government collects and analyzes data on housing and population, offering a window into how millions live across the nation. But what exactly is a census house, and why does it matter? Let’s dive into this cornerstone of population enumeration and explore its role in shaping India’s future. What is a Census...
June 12 SUMMARY India’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level as the total Fertility Rate (TFR) is now at 1.9 which below the replacement threshold of 2.1 births per woman. India’s population has reached 1.46 billion; projected to peak at 1.7 billion before decline begins in about 40 years WHAT IS TFR? CLICK HERE TO KNOW Fertility ‘Not by Choice, but by Constraint’ The UNFPA report emphasizes that this is a crisis of choice: many want more children but are...
June 16 DEFINITION The total fertility rate (TFR) of a population is the average number of children that are born to a woman over her child bearing age, usually the age group of 15–49 yrs. The total fertility rate is the most commonly used metric to assess birth patterns as it captures the average number of births per woman, during her child bearing age. DATA Nations across the world have varied TFR and as of 2023, the total fertility rate varies from 0.72 in South Korea to 6.73 in Niger. It...
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