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Detailed explanation-1: -The 1st ever post independence Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 began on 29 June 2011 from the Sankhola village of Hazemara block in West Tripura District. Government released the results of SECC-2011 in July 2015. SECC-2011 was first caste based census of Independent India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Caste Census is under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs: Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census Commissioner of India. Ministry of Rural Development commenced the Socio-Economic Caste Census-2011 on 29th June, 2011 through a comprehensive door to door enumeration across the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Caste Census 2011 – Major Findings The number of households in India – 24.49 Crore, 17.97 crores live in villages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Commenced the Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 This is the first time such a comprehensive exercise has been carried out for both rural and urban India. It is also expected to generate information on a large number of social and economic indicators relating to households across the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -Difference between SECC and Caste Census Because the Census is conducted in accordance with the Census Act of 1948, all data are deemed secret, however the SECC website states that “all personal information submitted in the SECC is open for use by Government agencies to award and/or restrict benefits to families.”