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Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011

Okay kiddo, do you know what a census is? It's when the government counts how many people live in the country and where they live.

Now, the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 is a special kind of census that was done in India in 2011. It was different because it not only counted how many people lived there but also looked at things like what kind of work they do, whether they have access to basic things like water and electricity, and what their caste is.

Caste is a system in India where people are placed into different social groups based on their birth. So if someone's parents are in a certain caste, they will also be in that caste. It can affect how people are treated and what kind of jobs they can have.

The purpose of this census was to see how people from different castes and economic backgrounds were doing in terms of access to basic necessities like water, electricity, and education. It helped the government understand which groups of people need more support and help.

So, the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 was like a special kind of census that looked at things like people's jobs and their caste to help the government understand which groups of people need more help.