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census

[sen-suhs] / ˈsɛn səs /


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From its origins as a rudimentary headcount under colonial rule, India's census questionnaire has steadily expanded in scope, mirroring the state's changing priorities.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A shift began with the 1941 census, when its 22-question schedule moved from "who you are" to also "how you live".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

India's transgender population was estimated at nearly 500,000 in the 2011 census, although activists say stigma and underreporting mask the true figure.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Nine out of 10 residents say their city is unsafe, according to census data, more than in any other municipality in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

“You’ll get your census data, Helen,” he whispered.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen