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Table H-3B

Distribution of census houses by predominant material of wall


Level of presentation: India / State / District / Tahsil / Town
Corresponding Table of 1991 Census: Table H-2 Parts A and B

This table gives the distribution of census houses by the predominant materials of wall. The materials of wall are grouped into 9 broad categories: Grass, Thatch, Bamboo, etc.; Plastic, Polythene; Mud, Unburnt brick; Wood; G.I., Metal, Asbestos sheets; Burnt brick; Stone; Concrete; and any other material. In determining the material of wall, the material constituting the major portion of the walls was taken into account. This table shows the types of wall material used in census houses. The data in this table are presented for total, rural and urban areas separately.

Tahsil and town level data are available only in electronic format.