Socio Economic Caste Census 2011
The Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 is a comprehensive survey conducted in rural and urban India to identify and rank households based on their socio-economic status. It provides detailed information on demographic and economic indicators, such as household composition, education, employment, land ownership, and access to basic amenities. This dataset has been instrumental in shaping government programs and policies aimed at poverty reduction and social inclusion, including initiatives like affordable housing and clean cooking fuel for low-income households.
Data Dictionary
| Column | Type | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| id | int4 | index | |
| state_name | text | State Name | |
| state_code | text | State Code | |
| district_name | text | District Name | |
| district_code | text | District Code | |
| category | text | Social Category | |
| tot_hh | numeric | Total HH | |
| hh_considered_deprivation | numeric | HHs considered for Deprivation | |
| one_room_kucha_walls_and_roof | numeric | HHs in 1-room with kucha walls & roof | |
| no_adult_16_59 | numeric | HHs without adults aged 16-59 | |
| female_head_no_adult_16_59 | numeric | Female head HHs, no adult males aged 16-59 | |
| disabled_no_able_bodied | numeric | HHs with Disabled member, no able-bodied adult | |
| sc_st_hh | numeric | SC/ST HHs | |
| no_literate_adult_25_plus | numeric | HHs without literate adults >25 years | |
| landless_hh_manual_labor | numeric | Landless HHs relying on manual casual labor | |
| no_deprivation | numeric | HHs without deprivation | |
| own_motor_vehicle | numeric | HHs owning motorized vehicles/fishing boats | |
| own_mech_agri | numeric | HHs owning mechanized agri equipment | |
| kcc_credit_limit_50k | numeric | HHs with Kisan Credit Card (limit ≥ Rs.50,000) | |
| govt_employee_member | numeric | HHs with govt. employee member | |
| non_agri_ent | numeric | HHs with non-agricultural enterprises | |
| member_earning_gt_10k | numeric | HHs with member earning > Rs.10,000 p.m | |
| paying_income_tax | numeric | HHs paying income tax | |
| paying_prof_tax | numeric | HHs paying professional tax | |
| three_room_pucca_wall_roof | numeric | HHs with ≥ 3 rooms, pucca walls & roof | |
| own_refrigerator | numeric | HHs owning a refrigerator | |
| own_landline_phone | numeric | HHs owning landline phones | |
| irr_equip_gt_2_nd_half_acre | numeric | HHs owning ≥ 2.5 acres irrigated land, atleast 1 irrigation equipment | |
| hh_irr5_acre_mul_season | numeric | HHs owning ≥ 5 acres irrigated land, ≥ 2 crop seasons | |
| owned_hh | numeric | No. of HHs with owned houses | |
| rented_hh | numeric | No. of HHs with rented houses | |
| other_hh | numeric | No. of HHs with other house ownership status | |
| kuccha_0_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 0-room Kuccha House | |
| kuccha_1_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 1-room Kuccha House | |
| kuccha_2_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 2-room Kuccha House | |
| kuccha_3_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 3-room Kuccha House | |
| kuccha_3_room_plus | numeric | No. of HHs with Kuccha House > 3 rooms | |
| pucca_0_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 0 room Pucca House | |
| pucca_1_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 1 room Pucca House | |
| pucca_2_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 2 room Pucca House | |
| pucca_3_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 3 room Pucca House | |
| pucca_3_room_plus | numeric | No. of HHs with Pucca House > 3 rooms | |
| semi_kuccha_0_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 0-room Semi Kuccha (Kuccha Wall & Pucca Roof) House | |
| semi_kuccha_1_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 1 room Semi Kuccha House | |
| semi_kuccha_2_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 2 room Semi Kuccha House | |
| semi_kuccha_3_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 3 room Semi Kuccha House | |
| semi_kuccha_3_room_plus | numeric | No. of HHs with Semi Kuccha House > 3 rooms | |
| semi_pucca_0_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 0 room Semi Pucca House | |
| semi_pucca_1_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 1 room Semi Pucca House | |
| semi_pucca_2_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 2 room Semi Pucca House | |
| semi_pucca_3_room | numeric | No. of HHs with 3 room Semi Pucca House | |
| semi_pucca_3_room_plus | numeric | No. of HHs with Semi Pucca House > 3 rooms | |
| hh_considered_inclusion | numeric | HHs considered for Inclusion | |
| hh_without_shelter | numeric | HHs without shelter | |
| hh_destitute | numeric | Destitute/living on alms | |
| hh_manual_scavenger | numeric | Manual scavengers | |
| hh_primitive_tribal | numeric | Primitive tribal groups | |
| hh_bonded_labourers | numeric | Legally released bonded labourers | |
| hh_with_inclusion_criteria | numeric | HHs with any inclusion criteria | |
| mon_inc_lt_5k | numeric | HHs highest earner monthly income < 5000 INR | |
| mon_inc_5k_10k | numeric | HHs highest earner monthly income 5000-10000 INR | |
| mon_inc_gt_10k | numeric | HHs highest earner monthly income > 10000 INR | |
| cultivation | numeric | HHs main income source is cultivation | |
| casual_labor | numeric | HHs main income source is casual labor | |
| domestic_service | numeric | HHs main income source is domestic service | |
| foraging_rag_picking | numeric | HHs main income source is foraging/rag-picking | |
| non_agri_own_enterprise | numeric | HHs with main income source from non-agricultural own enterprise | |
| begging_charity | numeric | HHs with main income source from begging/charity/alms | |
| other_income | numeric | HHs with main income source different from other sources | |
| govt_jobs | numeric | HHs with salaried govt jobs | |
| public_sector_jobs | numeric | HHs with salaried public sector jobs | |
| private_sector_jobs | numeric | HHs with salaried private sector jobs |
Additional Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | June 6, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | June 6, 2024 |
| Created | unknown |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Data Commons Attribution License |
| Created | 5 months ago |
| Frequency | One Time |
| Media type | text/csv |
| Size | 19,318 |
| Additional info | https://secc.gov.in/categorywiseIncomeSlabReport?reportType=All%20Category# |
| Data extraction page | https://secc.gov.in/categorywiseIncomeSlabReport?reportType=All%20Category# |
| Data insights | Insights that can be drawn from the Socio Economic Caste Census for Meghalaya include understanding the demographic characteristics and education levels of households in rural and urban areas, as well as the employment status and industries they are engaged in. It also provides insights into the availability of basic amenities like housing, water supply, and sanitation for households in India. The dataset helps identify the socio-economic status of households across regions and informs government programs aimed at poverty reduction and social inclusion. Additionally, it highlights the challenges faced by disadvantaged households and the potential for policy interventions to address these issues. The relationship between household characteristics, such as education, employment, and land ownership, and socio-economic status can also be explored. |
| Data last updated | 2020-21 |
| Data retreival date | Feburary 2023 |
| Datastore active | True |
| District no | 631 |
| Granularity | District |
| Has views | True |
| Id | beded488-fc8d-4a58-8d96-91d24b6618e0 |
| Idp ready | False |
| Methodology | The Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted through a comprehensive door-to-door survey of households across rural and urban areas in India. The survey was carried out by the respective state governments and union territories, with technical support from the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. The data was collected through a combination of electronic devices and paper forms and subsequently digitized and compiled into a centralized database. |
| No indicators | 66 |
| Package id | d80809cb-f5db-4200-9f57-5753dd60320e |
| Position | 0 |
| Sku | mord-secc-dt-ot-meg |
| State | active |
| States uts no | 36 |
| Tags | ['Social Inclusion', 'Rural Households', 'Income Levels\n Household Composition', 'Employment', 'Demographics\n Socio-Economic Status'] |
| Url type | upload |
| Years covered | 2010-11 |
| Methodology | The Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 was conducted through a comprehensive door-to-door survey of households across rural and urban areas in India. The survey was carried out by the respective state governments and union territories, with technical support from the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. The data was collected through a combination of electronic devices and paper forms and subsequently digitized and compiled into a centralized database. |
| Similar Resources | |
| Granularity Level | District |
| Data Extraction Page | https://secc.gov.in/categorywiseIncomeSlabReport?reportType=All%20Category# |
| Data Retreival Date | Feburary 2023 |
| Data Last Updated | 2020-21 |
| Sku | mord-secc-dt-ot-meg |
| Dataset Frequency | |
| Years Covered | 2010-11 |
| No of States/UT(s) | 36 |
| No of Districts | 631 |
| No of Tehsils/blocks | |
| No of Gram Panchayats | |
| Additional Information | https://secc.gov.in/categorywiseIncomeSlabReport?reportType=All%20Category# |
| Number of Indicators | 66 |
| Insights from the dataset | Insights that can be drawn from the Socio Economic Caste Census for Meghalaya include understanding the demographic characteristics and education levels of households in rural and urban areas, as well as the employment status and industries they are engaged in. It also provides insights into the availability of basic amenities like housing, water supply, and sanitation for households in India. The dataset helps identify the socio-economic status of households across regions and informs government programs aimed at poverty reduction and social inclusion. Additionally, it highlights the challenges faced by disadvantaged households and the potential for policy interventions to address these issues. The relationship between household characteristics, such as education, employment, and land ownership, and socio-economic status can also be explored. |
| IDP Ready | No |