In the Indian census, house-listings are an important part of the enumeration process. House-listings refer to the enumeration of all households in a given area, including information on the number of persons living in each household, their age, sex, and relationship to the head of the household, as well as other demographic and socio-economic characteristics. […]
Rural and Urban areas – Census Definition
In India, the definition of rural and urban areas for the census is based on population size, density, and occupation. According to the Census of India, an area is considered rural if it has a population of less than 5,000 people and a population density of less than 400 people per square kilometer. An area […]
Census Definition of House & Household
The Census of India conducted in 1971 defined a house and household as follows: Census House: as a building or part of a building having a separate main entrance from the road or common courtyard or stair case etc. Used or recognised as a separate unit. It may be inhabited or vacant. A house was […]
Shelter as a basic requirement
Shelter is considered a basic human requirement, along with food, water, and clothing. It provides protection and security, and is essential for physical and emotional well-being. Here are some reasons why shelter is considered a basic requirement: Investments in shelter not only improve and expand the available stock of housing units, but also improve both […]
History of Housing
The history of housing can be traced back to the earliest human settlements, where people constructed basic shelters to protect themselves from the elements and predators. Over time, housing has evolved to become an important aspect of human society, with various social, economic, and political factors shaping its development. Here are some key milestones in […]
Housing
Housing is a basic need of man. In importance, it is third after food and clothing. “रोटी कपड़ा और मकान” Even the Neolithic man who lived between 10,000 and 2000 B.C. built durable habitation like pit dwellings, lake dwellings and beehive huts. However, its functions increased manifold over the years. Housing means provision of comfortable […]
HOUSING FINANCE
Housing finance refers to the process of providing financial assistance to individuals or organizations to purchase or construct a home or other type of housing unit. Housing finance can take many forms, including mortgages, home loans, and construction loans, among others. In most cases, housing finance is provided by financial institutions such as banks, credit […]
Housing Standards
As per IS 8888 (part-I) : 1993 Indian Standard OF LOW INCOME HOUSING – GUIDE Plot Size The minimum plot size with ground coverage not exceeding 75 % shall not be less than 40 m2 in small and medium town not less than 30 m2 in metropolitan cities. Plot sizes below 30 m2 but not […]
Community Housing
Community housing is social housing assistance delivered by community organisations and local governments. Example of community housing in India are Chawls , Mumbai : Many chawls were built during the nineteenth century and twentieth century. They were built by government or private landlords to accommodate the migrants coming from villages due to the rising employment […]
Core Housing
Abrams stated that core housing: • should be of a size to accommodate the typical family from the outset, • should be designed to be extended by the household (with training available if requested) or more likely by locally settled small contractors, • should be owned by the resident household with loans being made available […]