Planning

In the case of housing, occupancy rate is defined as the total number of occupants usually resident in private dwellings divided by the total number of occupied private dwellings. This metric is commonly used by government agencies and other organizations […]

The Housing Age is defined as the timeframe of a building/house till it remains livable for the households or till its demolition from the time of its construction and demolition have different aspects like Socio-economic condition of a region and […]

A deficiency or lack in the number of houses needed to accommodate the population of an area is called as Housing Shortage of that particular Area. The new needs for housing units get generated by the rate of growth and the […]

Housing demand refers to the willingness and ability to purchase a house. Housing need refers to the number of houses required, given growth in households, itself derived from household size and population grow in that particular Area. Essentially housing need […]

The determinants of housing form can vary depending on a range of factors, including economic, social, and environmental factors. Some of the key determinants of housing form include: In summary, the determinants of housing form can be complex and multifaceted, […]

Housing is an important component of development as it plays a critical role in providing people with a basic need – a safe, secure and comfortable place to live. Access to adequate housing is not only essential for meeting the […]

Dwelling Unit is defined as the accommodation occupied by a household for its residential purpose. It may be an entire structure or a part thereof or may consist of more than one structure. On the other hand of more than […]

The data collected during the House-listing and Housing Census is compiled and analyzed by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. The data is used for a range of purposes, including the formulation and implementation of […]