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Bengaluru: The much-anticipated Caste Census in Karnataka has commenced, with survey officials beginning door-to-door visits from today, [Current Date] to October 7th. This comprehensive social and educational survey aims to gather detailed information on approximately 70 million residents across the state.Survey Objectives and ScopeThe primary objective of this socio-educational survey is to collect data related to the social, educational, economic, and caste aspects of Karnataka’s population. The survey will cover a wide range of topics, with respondents expected to answer around 60 questions.
The survey will collect information across several critical domains, including:
1. Household and Personal Identification
- Head of household’s name
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Family surname
- Home address
- Mobile number
- Ration card number
- Aadhaar number
- Voter ID card number
- Total number of family members
2. Caste, Religion, and Community Details
- Religion
- Caste/Sub-caste
- Caste category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Other)
- Possession of caste certificate
- Caste certificate number
3. Demographics and Personal Information
- Date of birth
- Age
- Gender (Male/Female/Other)
- Marital status
- Place of birth
4. Education and Literacy
- Educational attainment level
- Number of literate individuals in the household
- Whether children attend school
- Type of school (Government/Private)
- Presence of school dropouts in the household
5. Employment and Income
- Primary occupation of the household
- Number of employed individuals
- Type of employment (Government/Private)
- Presence of unemployed individuals
- Daily income
- Monthly income
- Monthly expenditure
6. Financial and Asset Details
- Loan status
- Possession of ration card
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) card status
- Pension recipient status
- Total landholding
- Agricultural or residential land ownership
- Home ownership (Owned/Rented)
- Type of house (Kuccha/Pucca)
7. Housing and Amenities
- Electricity connection status
- Source of drinking water
- Toilet facility availability
- Number of rooms in the house
- Internet and mobile facility availability
- Vehicle ownership (Cycle/Bike/Car/Tractor)
8. Government Scheme Beneficiary Status
- Ration subsidy received
- Beneficiary of housing schemes
- Beneficiary of scholarship schemes
- Beneficiary of reservation benefits
- Beneficiary of health schemes
9. Vulnerable Population and Social Participation
- Presence of persons with disabilities in the household
- Presence of senior citizens (above 60 years)
- Number of children under six years old
- Number of youth (18-35 years old)
- Membership in any social organizations/associations
10. Civic Engagement and Perceptions
- Number of registered voters in the household
- Voter participation status
- Experience of discrimination based on caste
- Perceived benefits of the caste survey
The survey is expected to provide valuable data for policy-making and targeted interventions aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of all communities in Karnataka.
