Overview of Census Planning and Management in Sri Lanka
The Census of Population and Housing in Sri Lanka has a rich history dating back to 1871, making it the first Population Census in South Asia. The census is conducted every 10 years, except in the 90s, to provide valuable demographic data. Various gazette notifications, including the Census Ordinance and appointments of officials, govern the legal framework of census-taking. The census staff organization involves a hierarchy of roles, from the Superintendent of Census to enumerators. GIS technology is utilized for mapping and digital preparation of Enumeration Areas. The process includes the Master Registry of Census Blocks for identification and distribution of materials, cost estimates, monitoring, and payment schedules.
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Census Planning and Management Census of Population and housing - 2021 Population Census and Demography Division Department of Census and Statistics Sri Lanka
Population Census in Sri Lanka Population Censuses in Sri Lanka commenced in 1871, first Population Census in South Asia Census ordinance of 1868, amended over the years provides the legal framework for Census taking. Continued covering every decade except in 90 s. Generally conducted once in every 10 years, on years ending 0 or 1
Gazette notifications related to the Census Revised Census Ordinance Census (Amendment) Act No.26 of 2011 Gazette Notification Number 1655/8 and 2010.05.25 His Excellency Presidents order Number 1677/37 and 2010.10.29 Appointment of the Superintendent of Census Number 1688/11 and 2011.01.11 Appointment of Census Commissioners, Deputy Census Commissioners, Assistant Census Commissioners and Deputy and Assistant Census Superintendents
Census Staff Organization Superintendent of Census Director General of Census and Statistics Field Operation Technical Monitoring District Deputy Superintendent of Census Directors, Deputy Directors of the Department of Census and Statistics Commissioner of Census District Secretary/ Government Agent Divisional Secretary Division Deputy Commissioner of Census Divisional Secretary Assistant Superintendent of Census All Senior Statisticians and the Statisticians of the Department of Census and Statistics Assistant Commissioner of Census Assistant Divisional Secretary/ Staff Officer Divisional Census Officer All Statistical Officers and the Statistical Assistants of the Department of Census and Statistics GN Circle Supervisors 1. Grama Niladhari 2. ICT officers 3. Public Officers Enumerators GN Division 1. Public Officers 2. Others
Mapping system Use GIS technology for preparation of Enumeration Area (Census Blocks) maps Digital map to the Enumerator Plan to facilitate the Enumerator providing the director using navigator
Master Registry of Census Blocks (MRCB) Identification of the Census Blocks Census materials distribution Cost estimates of field work Issuing basic reports of buildings administrative level Monitoring field work and enumerators Make payment schedules for field work
Estimate tablet computers and enumerators 2021 est. Number of housing units in GN divisions and required tablet computers and enumerators No. of GNs GN Tablets needs GN circle officers Total Housing units GN circle Enumerators Percent enumerators 3,542 25.3 590 6 3,542 590 4,132 0-250 6,469 46.1 2,156 3 6,469 2,156 8,625 251-500 2,346 16.7 1,173 2 3,519 1,173 4,692 501-750 838 6.0 559 2 1,676 559 2,235 751-1000 357 2.5 298 1 893 357 1,250 1001-1250 179 1.3 179 1 537 179 716 1251-1500 256 1.8 512 1 1,536 256 1,792 1501-3000 26 .2 78 1 234 26 260 3001-4500 8 .1 24 1 72 8 80 4501 & above 14,021 100.0 5,569 18,478 5,304 23,782 Total Database: MRCB 2012, 2021 est.
Data collection staff DS level officers DS level officers 1,000 GN circle officers GN Circle officers GN Circle officers 5,304 GN officers CBs circle GN officers GN officers 14,021 Enumerator for GN Enumerators for GN Enumerators for CBs Enumerators 18,478
Census Data Collection 2021 Census - 2021 Census Blocks : 85,000 Enumerators : 24,000 Data collection Method Data collection system : de jure : CAPI/ e-census Duration : Three months
Census Stages Listing operation 3 Months Data collection 3 Months Revision round Two days Data updating Three weeks
Cost estimates Estimate cost (Rs. Mn.) Payments 1. Mapping stage 90 2. Listing stage 400 3. Enumerators/Supervisors 500 4. Tablet computers 350 5. Training classes 60 6. Pilot census 20 7. Postage and communication 20 8. Publicity 10 9. Post enumeration operation 30 10.Seminar and work shop 10 11.Wages and salaries for temporary staff 3 12. Preparation of special publications 2 100 13. Others 1,595 Total
