first census was conducted in india in 1872.
first census was conducted in india in 1872.
in which year first census was conducted in india?
1872
the first census in india in modern times was conducted in 1872. first regular census was started in 1881 by lord ripon. since then, a population census has been carried out every 10 years. the latest census commenced on may 1, 2010. it will create a national population register with photographs and fingerprints of every resident. all usual residents of india will also be provided with their unique id numbers and national identity cards.
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1951 census of india









































the 1951 census of india was the 9th in a series of censuses held in india every decade since 1871. it is also the first census after independence and partition of india. 1951 census was also the first census to be conducted under 1948 census of india act.
1951 census of india