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3 Main Sources of Demographic Data

This article throws light upon the three main sources of demographic data. The sources are: 1. Population Census 2. Registration 3. Sample Surveys. Source # 1. Population Census: The most important source of demographic data is the census. The word "census" is derived from the Latin word censere which means "to assess". The New International Webster's Dictionary defines it thus [...]

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3 Main Sources of Demographic Data in India

This article throws light upon the three main sources of demographic data in India. The sources are: 1. Census 2. Civil Registration System 3. Demographic Surveys. Source # 1. Census: The most important source of demographic data in India is the census. It provides valuable information about the country and its people at a given point of time. The beginning [...]

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