DDI_LKA_2001_PHC_v01_M Data Processing Division 2008-02-08 NADA Version 1.0 - Department of Census and Statistics - Original documentation of the study. Version 2.0 - Edited version by ADP based on Version 1.0 of DCS downloaded from http://statistics.sltidc.lk/index.php/catalog. Census of Population and Housing 2001 PHC 2001 / CPH 2001 LKA_2001_PHC_v01_M Department of Census and Statistics NADA Government of Sri Lanka Director, Information Unit Census Division Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen] Sri Lanka has a long history of census taking. The first scientific census was conducted in 1871. Since then censuses have been conducted once in ten years with certain exceptions. The last census was conducted on the 17th of July 2001 and it is the 13th of the series. The previous census was conducted in 1981. The census, which was scheduled for 1991, could not be conducted due to the disturbance prevailed in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. The 2001 census has special significance as it was the first census to be taken in the new millennium after a lapse of 20 years from previous censuses, which is the largest time gap recorded for an intercensal period in the history of censuses in Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka the method of enumeration has traditionally been 'de facto' basis i.e. where persons were enumerated at the place they were actually found in the Census night. Version 1.0: Full edited dataset, original version for internal DPD use. employment [3.1] compulsory and pre-school education [6.2] housing [10.1] censuses [14.1] migration [14.3] A Census of Population and Housing is the single most extensive statistical undertaking of a country. In order to plan and implement programmes and activities, statistics are needed by the Government administrators of various levels, private users, research organizations and the general public. The 2001 Census was conducted under the Census Ordinance, which was amended by the Census Act No 55 of 2000. Census Ordinance places the legal obligation upon the public to give accurate information to the Census officers. The ordinance also guarantees the confidentiality of the information collected at individual level. The CPH 2001 has been designed to collect various information about the characteristics of the population, housing units and the households in Sri Lanka. The CHP2001 provides: a. Reliable and detailed benchmark statistics on the size, distribution and composition of population. b. Information pertaining to the characteristics of the housing units. c. Information on the characteristics of the households d. Information pertaining to the characteristics of the disable persons. Sri Lanka National coverage The 2001 census enumeration was able to be carried out completely in 18 districts. These include all the 17 districts in Western, Central, Southern, North Western, North Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and Amparai district in the Eastern Province. Due to the disturbed conditions in Northern and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, however, certain areas could not be enumerated completely. (1) Individual (2) Household CPH 2001 covered all residents in each household and all units in each census block. The census did not cover diplomats. Census/enumeration data [cen] Usually, the Population and Housing censuses are taken concurrently, often with the use of a single schedule. This makes it possible to relate to the housing data, the demographic characteristics of the members of the households. The topics that are to be included in a census questionnaire depends mainly on the data users need, usefulness of the continuity of topics for measuring changes, the ability of the public to give correct information on the topics and the available resources. In CPH 2001, two types of schedules were used to collect information. The schedule for population characteristics and housing conditions with unit information and household information to be canvassed from all housing units in all the census blocks and the other disability schedule when information on disability was collected from the disabled persons. Information on migration, fertility and housing were collected on a complete enumeration basis whereas these were collected from a sample of blocks in previous censuses. Department of Census and Statistics Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi] I) Population and Housing Schedule (F3): This schedule was used to collect 24 items from individuals pertaining to demographic and economic characteristics such as General information, Migration patterns, Educational characteristics, Economic characteristics, Nuptiality and Fertility and additional 9 items on Housing unit characteristics such as Occupancy status, Number of households in the unit, Number of occupants in the unit, Construction material of wall, floor, roof, Type of structure, Year of construction, Unit usage, Availability of rooms and Number of rooms and 7 items on Household such as Number of occupants in the household, Availability of toilet, Type of toilet, Source of drinking water, Type of lighting, Type of cooking fuel and Tenure II) Schedule for Disabled Persons (F4): This schedule was used to collect information pertaining to 6 types of disabilities such as Vision, Hearing / Speaking, Manual/walking, Mental and Other Physical disabilities. [This is dealt with as a special census project and archived separately]. Data Collection Forms: F1 - List of all the building units located in a Census block F2 - Administrative/Technical form (Summary of F1) F3 - Population and Housing Schedule (all information of the population, housing and household information). F4 - Schedule for disabled persons F5 - Special schedule for Tourists and Foreign visitors Schedule for post enumeration survey Training The training of the Census staff was a three tiered process. In the first tier, the master trainers were trained. They were the senior officers of the DCS in the ranks from Statisticians to Deputy Directors. The second tier was the training of the trainers by the master trainers. The trainers were the statistical officers of the DCS and who were entrusted with the task of training all supervisors and enumerators. The third tier was the training of supervisors and about 120,000 strong army of enumerators. The census was carried out in 4 stages: Stage-1) Mapping Operation - (From January to December 2000) GN divisions (Grama Niladhari) are the lowest administrative units in the country. To avoid omissions or duplications of building units or any individuals GN maps were drawn with clear boundaries. As the GN divisions are too large to handle in a census operation they were subdivided into smaller area units called the 'Census Block'. Around 60 housing units and /or other building units in the rural sector and around 80 housing units and/or other building units in the urban sector comprised a census block. In the mapping operation the census block maps were also marked in the GN division maps. Stage-2) Listing Operation (February and March 2001) Based on the maps prepared, a building unit or part of a building unit is identified and categorized as follows: (1) Housing Unit (2) Collective living quarter (3) Institution (4) Non-housing unit All of the above categories were listed in a Pre-Listing Form (F1) during the listing operation together with additional information such as number of residents, whether there is agricultural activity or a business is going on and so forth. This list with additional information would provide the basic frame for the censuses and various surveys, which will be conducted by the Department of Census and Statistics, during the next ten years. Stage-3) Preliminary Census (From 25th June to 5th July 2001) In this stage, the enumerators collected information pertaining to every individual who usually live in the household using the Population and Housing Schedule. Each 'Census Block' was assigned to an enumerator. There were around 120,000 enumerators throughout the country. In addition to the population data, information on housing and household were also collected from each housing unit and collective living quarter on a 100 percent basis. At the time of recording a persons' individual information to the 'Population and Housing Schedule (F3)', if a physically or mentally disabled person were found in the household, enumerator completed 'Schedule for Disabled Persons(F4)' for that person after completing population and housing schedule for the household. Stage-4) The Final Census (17th July 2001, 6.00 p.m. to 12.00 mid night) The time of census taking was adjusted in certain areas depending on the prevailing ground situation in that area. The referred date for the final census is the final date and all information relating to each individual was collected from 6.00 pm on the 17th July 2001. The final census enumeration was carried out as a direct check on the persons enumerated in the preliminary census, in order to ensure that no person is missed or enumerated more than once. In particular a person found in any unit is classified into: 1). A usual resident and actually present 2). A usual resident but temporarily absent (excluding those who were abroad) 3). A household member but currently abroad 4). A non-usual resident but temporarily present on the census night. If the enumerator finds a person in a household belonging to a category (4), then his/her particulars are recorded in the census schedule pertaining to that household. Special arrangements were made to enumerate people staying outdoors on the final census night. Places like barracks/camps of forces, hospitals, large hostels etc. were covered by officers selected for the purpose from their own places. The method of enumeration was “de facto” basis. The Director General of the DCS was the superintendent of Census and responsible for the entire Census organization. Administrative responsibilities for the taking of the census were decentralized and authority was vested with the Government District administration. In such Districts, the Govt. Agent/Dist. Secretary was appointed as the Commissioner of Census for the District. The Census operational activities were performed by the District structural staff of the DCS under the administrative control of the respective District Secretary, and under the overall supervision of the DCS. However, the final responsibility of planning and executing of the census rests with the DCS. Data processing consisted of two major phases: (1) Manual editing and coding, (2) Computer processing such as fixes while data entry, structure checking and completeness and secondary editing Manual editing was confined in the field to simple checks such as verification of area identification codes and the codes for certain questions (e.g. district of birth). Coding was required only in respect of three questions, namely educational attainment, occupation and industry. Data were entered for the second time to verify the original keyed data which is called the verification process. When the administrators fell that the overall error rate is diminishing, the verification process was mitigated step by step assuming that the operators are progressively improving in entering the questionnaires correctly. A series of computer edit checks were carried out and records containing errors were printed for visual verification. These edit checks included both range and consistency checks. Finally limited number of imputations was done before the tabulation of data. Processing was done on IBM S390 integrated server 3006 model B01 and several personal computers. Keyboard to disk type data entry was adopted for data capture. The software Integrated Micro Computer Processing System (IMPS) developed by U.S. Bureau of Census was used to data processing activities including data entry. The Districtwise data files were analysed. the breakups of the analysis such as 1. Male/female totals 2. Frequencies 3. Housing unit types were filed as standard benchmarks for each district to be used to compare various District Table figures. Under the Census Ordinance, micro data cannot be released with identifications for public use. Procedures are in place to ensure that information relating to any particular individual person, household or undertaking will be kept strictly confidential and will not be divulged to external parties. Information on individual or individual Household/establishment will not be divulged or published in such a form that will facilitate the identification of any particular person or establishment as the data have been collected under the Census Ordinance, according to which the information at individual level cannot be divulged and such information is strictly confidential. Director General Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include: - the Identification of the Primary Investigator - the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation) - the survey reference number - the source and date of download Example: Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), Sri Lanka. Census of Population and Housing 2001. Ref.LKA_2001_PHC_v01_M. Dataset downloaded from http://statistics.sltidc.lk/index.php/catalog on [date]. The dataset has been anonymized and is available as a Public Use Dataset. It is accessible to all for statistical and research purposes only, under the following terms and conditions: 1. The data and other materials will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organizations without the written agreement. 2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations. 3. No attempt will be made to re-identify respondents, and no use will be made of the identity of any person or establishment discovered inadvertently. 4. No attempt will be made to produce links among datasets provided by the Department or among data from the Department and other datasets that could identify individuals or organizations. 5. Any books, articles, conference papers, theses, dissertations, reports, or other publications that employ data obtained from the Department will cite the source of data in accordance with the Citation Requirement provided with each dataset. 6. An electronic copy of all reports and publications based on the requested data will be sent to the Department The following rules apply to micro data released by the Department of Census and Statistics: • Only the requests of Government Institutions, Recognized Universities, Students, and selected international agencies are entertained. However, the Data users are required to strictly adhere to the terms stipulated in the agreement form. • All the data requests should be made to Director General (DG) of the DCS as the sole authority of releasing data is vested with the DG of the DCS. The DCS of Sri Lanka reserves sole right to approve or reject any data request made depending on the confidential nature of the data set and intended purpose of the study or analysis. • Requests for micro data should be made through the agreement form designed by DCS for this purpose (Form D.R.1). The agreement form should be filled in triplicate and the Study/project proposal should accompany the filled agreement form. If requests are made for the micro data of more than one survey, a separate agreement should be signed. • If the data request is from a student a letter from the respective Dept. Head/Dean/Supervisor, recommending the issue of data, should also be accompanied. • If the request is approved only 25% of the data file is released at the first stage. The release of the total data file is considered only after reviewing the draft report prepared on the basis of the 25% sample data file. • The released Data file should be used only for the specific study/Analysis mentioned in the agreement form and shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior approval of the Director General of the DCS. Moreover, Copies of the micro-data file, obtained from the DCS, shall not be given to anyone else without the prior written approval of the Director General of the DCS. • The draft report of the Study/Analysis should be submitted to the DCS and the concurrence of the DG of the DCS, should be obtained before publishing it. Once published, a copy of the final report should be submitted to the DCS. Source : http://www.statistics.gov.lk/databases/data%20dissemination/DataDissaPolicy_2007Oct26.pdf [Department : The Department of Census and Statistics] The Department of Census and Statistics bears no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the secondary use of the data. HOUSEHOLD This file contains data related to the household information of the Population and Housing schedule (F3) in the Census of Population and Housing 2001. Two or more households could be in one housing unit.The record type of this file is '3'. 0 21 HOUSING_UNIT This file contains data related to the household information of the Population and Housing schedule (F3) in the Census of Population and Housing 2001. Two or more households could be in one housing unit.The record type of this file is '3'. 0 31 POPULATION This file contains data related to the household information of the Population and Housing schedule (F3) in the Census of Population and Housing 2001. Two or more households could be in one housing unit.The record type of this file is '3'. 0 55 Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 52 Ampara 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 81 Badulla 82 Moneragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Sector 1 Urban 2 Rural 3 Estate MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS Municipal council, Urban council or Pradeshiya Saba Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number (3) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (1) At the time of prelist it is possible that a housing unit is unavailable till the final census is conducted at which time this unit is assigned a new number attaching a suffix to the existing unit. If 012 is the existing one the new one will be 012A. Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit 1 Housing Units 2 Living Quarters 3 Institutions 4 Non Housing Unit 5 Homeless 6 Outdoor Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number A household may be (i) a one-person household or (ii) multi-person household. A one-person household is one where a person lives by himself/herself and makes separate provision for the food. A multi-person household is one in which a group of two or more persons live together and have common arrangements for provision of food. Household includes not only members of the family such as husband, wife and children but also others such as relatives, boarders, domestic servants etc. who live with the family and share the same common arrangements of cooking and partaking of food with them. Lodgers of a household, who have their own separate arrangements for meals are considered as a separate household. Book No Book No Book No Book No Book No Serial number of this schedule Number of persons usually living in the household Number of persons usually living in the household Number of persons usually living in the household Number of persons usually living in the household Number of persons usually living in the household Number of persons usually living in the unit Household Availability of toilet Availability of toilet Availability of toilet Availability of toilet Availability of toilet Availability of toilet Go to H13 H11_T_FACILITIES <> 5 1 Exclusively for the household 2 Having a toilet but sharing with another household 3 Not having a toilet but sharing with anothe household 4 Common/Public toilet 5 Not using a toilet Type of toilet Type of toilet Type of toilet Type of toilet Type of toilet Type of toilet Household 1 Water Seal 2 Pour Flush 3 Pit 4 Bucket 5 Other Source of drinking water Source of drinking water Source of drinking water Source of drinking water Source of drinking water Source of drinking water Household Not Reported 1 Protected well within premises 2 Protected well outside premises 3 Unprotected well 4 Tube Well 5 Tap within unit/Premises(Main line) 6 Tap outside premises(Main line) 7 Bowser 8 River,Tank,Stream etc; 9 Other Protected Well A protected well has a wall round the well preventing any drained water from outside flowing into the well. Tap Water (Main Line) Purified drinking water which is supplied by the Local Government Authority or the Water Resources Board is considered as tap water (main line). This is classified into tap within or outside unit depending whether the source is available within or outside the unit. Principal type of lighting Principal type of lighting Principal type of lighting Principal type of lighting Principal type of lighting Principal type of lighting Household 1 Kerosene 2 Electricity 3 Solar 4 Other Principal type of cooking fuel Principal type of cooking fuel Principal type of cooking fuel Principal type of cooking fuel Principal type of cooking fuel Principal type of cooking fuel Household 1 Fire Wood 2 Gas 3 Kerosene 4 Electricity 5 Saw Dust/P. Husk 6 Other Tenure Tenure Tenure Tenure Tenure Tenure Household 1 Owner Occupant 2 Rent Free 3 Rent/Lease 4 Encroached 5 Other Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 52 Ampara 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 81 Badulla 82 Moneragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Sector 1 Urban 2 Rural 3 Estate MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS Municipal council, Urban council or Pradeshiya Saba Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number (3) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (1) At the time of prelist it is possible that a housing unit is unavailable till the final census is conducted at which time this unit is assigned a new number attaching a suffix to the existing unit. If 012 is the existing one the new one will be 012A. Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit 1 Housing Units 2 Living Quarters 3 Institutions 4 Non Housing Unit 5 Homeless 6 Outdoor Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number A household may be (i) a one-person household or (ii) multi-person household. A one-person household is one where a person lives by himself/herself and makes separate provision for the food. A multi-person household is one in which a group of two or more persons live together and have common arrangements for provision of food. Household includes not only members of the family such as husband, wife and children but also others such as relatives, boarders, domestic servants etc. who live with the family and share the same common arrangements of cooking and partaking of food with them. Lodgers of a household, who have their own separate arrangements for meals are considered as a separate household. Book No Book No Book No Book No Book No Serial number of this schedule Occupancy Status Occupancy Status Occupancy Status Occupancy Status Occupancy Status If it is a Housing Unit fill H1-H9. If it is a collective living quarter or institute fill H1, H2 and H3. enter the particulars of the unit in the schedule where the last person of the unit is entered. For a vacant unit circle 2 in H1 and go to the next unit. Occupancy Status Housing unit 1 Occupied 2 Vacant Number of Households Number of Households Number of Households Number of Households Number of Households Number of households in the unit Housing unit Number of Persons Number of Persons Number of Persons Number of Persons Number of Persons Number of persons usually living in the unit Housing unit Wall Wall Wall Wall Wall Principal Material of Construction: Wall Housing unit 1 Brick 2 Cabook 3 Cement Bk/Stone 4 Pressed Soil BK 5 Mud 6 Cadjan/Palmyrah 7 Plank/Met. Sheet 8 Other Floor Floor Floor Floor Floor Principal Material of Construction: Floor Housing unit 1 Cement 2 Terrzzo/Tile/Gr. 3 Mud 4 Wood 5 Sand 6 Other Roof Roof Roof Roof Roof Principal Material of Construction: Roof Housing unit 1 Tile 2 Asbestos 3 Concrete 4 Metal Sheet 5 Cadjan/Pa./Straw 6 Other Type of Structure Type of Structure Type of Structure Type of Structure Type of Structure Type of Structure Housing unit 1 Single House 2 Attached House 3 Flat 4 Row House 5 Hut 6 Other Type of Structure Single house A single house stands by itself and is not attached to another unit as in a twin house, flats etc. Units constructed of interior materials such as cadjan, discarded wooden planks etc. not be classified into this category. Attached house/Annex If there are two or more housing units constructed as one building, each housing unit could be considered as an attached house/annex. If a building is separated into two or more housing units and if two housing units are constructed attached to one another as a one building (twin houses) then each housing unit would be considered as an attached house/annex. In housing schemes, where housing units are attached to one another (either in twos or even more) would be considered as an attached house/annex. Flats are not considered here. If there is a housing unit is a part of a building and adjoining part is occupied by a business premises then the housing unit is an attached house/annex. Flat This category consist of all flats and apartments. The structure of each unit is considered as a flat. Row house/Line room Row houses are situated adjoining to one another in a row and usually constructed with a similar pattern. Line rooms refer to the type of labourers accommodation found in estates as well as similar units in other areas, and all houses found in a row adjoining each other. Hut/Shanty This refers to the poorest type of houses generally constructed of inferior or waste materials, e.g., Shanties in urban areas and small units constructed of cadjan, palmyrah or straw, discarded wooden planks or metal sheets, etc. Year of Construction Year of Construction Year of Construction Year of Construction Year of Construction Year of Construction Housing unit 1 Year 2001 2 Year 2000 3 Year 1999 4 Year 1998 5 Year 1997 6 Year 1996 7 Year 1995 8 Year 1990_1994 9 Year 1985_1993 10 Year 1980_1984 11 Year 1970_1979 12 Before 1969 Unit Usage Unit Usage Unit Usage Unit Usage Unit Usage Unit Usage Housing unit 1 Residential Only 2 Residential & Commercial Rooms Rooms Rooms Rooms Rooms Rooms Housing unit 1 Single roomed house 2 More than one room Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms No of Rooms Housing unit Living/Dining Living/Dining Living/Dining Living/Dining Living/Dining No of Rooms Housing unit Kitchen/Pantry Kitchen/Pantry Kitchen/Pantry Kitchen/Pantry Kitchen/Pantry No of Rooms Housing unit Office Room Office Room Office Room Office Room Office Room No of Rooms Housing unit Other Rooms Used for Living Other Rooms Used for Living Other Rooms Used for Living Other Rooms Used for Living Other Rooms Used for Living No of Rooms Housing unit Status of the House Status of the House Status of the House Status of the House Status of the House Housing unit 1 Permanent 2 Semi-Permanent 3 Improvised Type of Housing Unit The classification was made on the basis of the principal materials used in the construction of the wall, roof and floor. In general, where the materials used were of the durable type like bricks, cement, tile, asbestos sheets etc. the units were classified as permanent. Where the walls and roof were made of cadjan, palmyrah or other inferior or non-durable material the units have been classified as improvised. Where a mixture of durable and non-durable materials have been used the units have been generally classified as semi-permanent. The following table shows the detailed scheme of classification. Total number of rooms Total number of rooms Total number of rooms Total number of rooms Total number of rooms Housing unit 1 1 Room 2 2 Rooms 3 3 Rooms 4 4 Rooms 5 5 Rooms 6 6 Rooms 7 7 Rooms 8 8 Rooms 9 9 Rooms 10 10 Rooms Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Record Type Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District Province and District 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 52 Ampara 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 81 Badulla 82 Moneragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division Polling Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division D.S./ A.G.A.Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division G. N. Division Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Urban/Rural/Estate Sector Sector 1 Urban 2 Rural 3 Estate MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS MC/ UC/ PS Municipal council, Urban council or Pradeshiya Saba Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Ward/Village/Estate Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Block Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number Census Unit Number (3) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (later added) Census Unit Number (1) At the time of prelist it is possible that a housing unit is unavailable till the final census is conducted at which time this unit is assigned a new number attaching a suffix to the existing unit. If 012 is the existing one the new one will be 012A. Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit Type of Unit 1 Housing Units 2 Living Quarters 3 Institutions 4 Non Housing Unit 5 Homeless 6 Outdoor Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number Household Number A household may be (i) a one-person household or (ii) multi-person household. A one-person household is one where a person lives by himself/herself and makes separate provision for the food. A multi-person household is one in which a group of two or more persons live together and have common arrangements for provision of food. Household includes not only members of the family such as husband, wife and children but also others such as relatives, boarders, domestic servants etc. who live with the family and share the same common arrangements of cooking and partaking of food with them. Lodgers of a household, who have their own separate arrangements for meals are considered as a separate household. Book No Book No Book No Book No Book No Serial number of this schedule Enumeration status Enumeration status Enumeration status Enumeration status Enumeration status Whether this person is: Person's Column Number Person's Column Number Person's Column Number Person's Column Number Person's Column Number Person's Column Number All persons Relationship to the Head Relationship to the Head Relationship to the Head Relationship to the Head Relationship to the Head All persons 1 Head 2 Spouse 3 Son/daughter 4 Son/Dau in Law 5 Grand Child 6 Parents 7 Other Relative 8 Domestic Servant 9 Boader 10 Non Relative 11 Visitor 12 Clergy Head of a household is the person who usually resides in the household and is acknowledged by the other members of the household as the head. Sex Sex Sex Sex Sex All persons 1 Male 2 Female Date of Birth - Year Date of Birth - Year Date of Birth - Year Date of Birth - Year Date of Birth - Year Date of Birth - Year All persons The enumerators were instructed to record the year and month of birth. When the date of birth was not known by the respondent, the enumerators were instructed to obtain as good an estimate of the age as possible in relation to known ages of family members or by reference to a well known public or personal event. Date of Birth - Month Date of Birth - Month Date of Birth - Month Date of Birth - Month Date of Birth - Month Date of Birth - Month All persons 1 January 2 February 3 March 4 April 5 May 6 June 7 July 8 August 9 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 88 Not known The enumerators were instructed to record the year and month of birth. When the date of birth was not known by the respondent, the enumerators were instructed to obtain as good an estimate of the age as possible in relation to known ages of family members or by reference to a well known public or personal event. Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status Marital Status All persons 1 Never Married 2 Married Registered 3 Married Customary 4 Widowed 5 Divorced 6 Legally Separated 7 Separated, Not legally The marital status recorded was the current status at the time of the census. A person whose marriage was registered is classified as Married (Registered). If the marriage has not been registered according to the law but the person claimed to be married according to custom or repute then it is classified as Married (Customary). A person is regarded as Divorced only if a divorce has been obtained in a court of law. A divorced person who has remarried is regarded as married and not as divorced. 'Legally separated' refers to a person who has obtained a judicial or legal separation in a court of law. On the other hand, if a person had been voluntarily separated without obtaining a court order then such person fall into 'Separated not legally' category. Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship Citizenship All persons 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 46 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 50 50 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 76 76 77 Sri Lnaka 78 78 79 79 80 80 88 Not known 99 Not reported Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion Religion All persons 1 Buddhist 2 Hindu 3 Islam 4 Roman Catholic 5 Other Christian Ethnic Group Ethnic Group Ethnic Group Ethnic Group Ethnic Group Ethnic Group All persons 1 Sinhalese 2 Sri Lanka Tamil 3 Indian Tamil 4 Sri Lanka Moor 5 Burgher 6 Malay 7 Sri Lanka Tamil 8 Bharatha 9 Other The ethnic group distinguishes the Sinhalese, Sri Lanka Tamil, Indian Tamil, Sri Lanka Moor, Burgher, Malay, Sri Lanka Chetty and Bharatha communities. Any one not belonging to one of the above groups is classified as 'Other'. The Tamils of Indian origin are classified as Indian Tamils, even though they or their parents may have obtained Sri Lanka citizenship by registration. A child of mixed ethnic parentage is regarded as belonging to the father's ethnic group. District of Birth District of Birth District of Birth District of Birth District of Birth District of Birth Write the name of the district and its code of usual residence of mother at the time of child birth. If born in another country write the name of the country and its code. All persons 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 41 Jaffna 42 Mannar 43 Vavuniya 44 Mullaitivu 45 Kilinochchi 51 Batticaloa 52 Ampara 53 Trincomalee 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 81 Badulla 82 Monaragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle 99 Not Reported The information recorded on the census schedule was the district in which the district of usual residence of the mother, at the time of childbirth or the country if born abroad. In the case of the new districts that have been created enumerators were asked to identify the district in terms of its present name and boundaries District of Usual Residence District of Usual Residence District of Usual Residence District of Usual Residence District of Usual Residence District of Usual Residence If not, write the name of the district or country where usually resides and its code. All persons 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 41 Jaffna 42 Mannar 43 Vavuniya 44 Mullativu 45 Killinochchi 51 Batticaloa 52 Ampara 53 Trincomalee 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 77 This district 81 Badulla 82 Monaragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle 99 Not Stated Usual residence refers to the housing unit or collective living quarters at which the person usually lives, i.e. sleeps, keeps his/her clothes and other belongings etc. It is the residence from which a person generally goes to work or if a student, attends school. A person's usual residence need not always be his/her permanent residence although in many cases the usual residence may happen to be the permanent residence. The place or district of usual residence is the place or district in which the person's usual residence is situated. Duration of Residing District Duration of Residing District Duration of Residing District Duration of Residing District Duration of Residing District Duration (In Years) in Usual Residence If since birth, circle '98' and GO TO P 14 If less than 1 year write '00' If a person migrated more than once to this district/country state the duration since last move P12_DURATION <> 98 00 3 3 4 4 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 14 14 15 15 18 18 19 19 21 21 26 26 27 27 28 28 30 30 36 36 39 39 41 41 98 Since Birth 99 Not Reported Here the duration is recorded in years from the day of moving to reside in the present district to the day of the census. The change of residence within the district is not considered as a move. District of Previous Residence District of Previous Residence District of Previous Residence District of Previous Residence District of Previous Residence District of Previous (Last) Residence State the district of previous residence before moving to this district. Write the name of the district or country and its code. All persons 11 Colombo 12 Gampaha 13 Kalutara 21 Kandy 22 Matale 23 Nuwara Eliya 31 Galle 32 Matara 33 Hambantota 41 Jaffna 42 Mannar 43 Vavuniya 44 Mullaitivu 45 Kilinochchi 51 Batticaloa 52 Ampara 53 Trincomalee 61 Kurunegala 62 Puttalam 71 Anuradhapura 72 Polonnaruwa 81 Badulla 82 Monaragala 91 Ratnapura 92 Kegalle Physical & Mental Disability Physical & Mental Disability Physical & Mental Disability Physical & Mental Disability Physical & Mental Disability Physical and Mental Disability If a person is having disability/disabilities in seeing, hearing, speaking, disability/disabilities in hands, legs, any other physical disability/disabilities, mental retardedness or Psychosis circle "1" and fill the disability schedule for that person after completing this schedule. All persons 1 With Disability 2 Without Disabili Attendance at School/Voc/Tech Attendance at School/Voc/Tech Attendance at School/Voc/Tech Attendance at School/Voc/Tech Attendance at School/Voc/Tech Attendance at School/ Vocational / Technical/ Other Educational Institution in the Last 30 Days For persons 3 years & over (born on or before June 1998) 1 Pre School 2 School 3 University 4 Voc/Training 5 Other Institute 6 Not Attending 9 Not Reported Whether the person who had being enrolled in order to obtain a systematic education during the last 30 days was recorded here. Those who were enrolled but were unable to actually attend due to vacation, illness or similar reason were regarded on 'attending'. Pre-School A pre-school is where a systematic education is provided before a child is admitted to grade 1 for formal school education. School A school can be a government or recognized private school which provides formal education for any number of grades from grade 1 to GCE (Advanced Level). University Any recognized university (including the open university) is considered as a University. Vocational/Technical Institution Any institution which conducts regular classes or courses to provide systematic vocational or technical training and at the end able to issue a recognized certificate for employment or self employment was considered as 'Vocational/Technical Institution'. Other Educational Institution Institutions which do not issue a recognized certificate such as private tuition classes, dressmaking classes etc. were regarded as 'Other Educational Institution'. Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Educational Attainment Write the highest year or grade or examination passed. If never attended school or currently attending Pre-school circle '88'. If currently studying in grade 1 write '00' . If below G.C.E.(O/L) write Grade/Year passed. If G.C.E.(O/L) or equivalent or higher examination write the name of the examination, (Not leading to any professional qualifications). For persons 3 years & over (born on or before June 1998) This refers to the highest academic qualification obtained. Professional and technical qualifications were excluded. In the case of persons with no such qualifications it is the highest grade or class passed in school. Speaking Sinhala Speaking Sinhala Speaking Sinhala Speaking Sinhala Speaking Sinhala Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Speaking Tamil Speaking Tamil Speaking Tamil Speaking Tamil Speaking Tamil Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Speaking English Speaking English Speaking English Speaking English Speaking English Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Reading Sinhala Reading Sinhala Reading Sinhala Reading Sinhala Reading Sinhala Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Reading Tamil Reading Tamil Reading Tamil Reading Tamil Reading Tamil Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Reading English Reading English Reading English Reading English Reading English Speaking, Reading and Writing Ability For each language indicate whether the person can "speak", and "read and write" with understanding. Circle 1 for yes and 2 for no. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 1 Yes 2 No Paid Employment Paid Employment Paid Employment Paid Employment Paid Employment Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) 00 Employer Employer Employer Employer Employer Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) Own Account Worker Own Account Worker Own Account Worker Own Account Worker Own Account Worker Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) Unpaid Family Worker Unpaid Family Worker Unpaid Family Worker Unpaid Family Worker Unpaid Family Worker Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) Available/seeking Work Available/seeking Work Available/seeking Work Available/seeking Work Available/seeking Work Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) Non Economic Activity Non Economic Activity Non Economic Activity Non Economic Activity Non Economic Activity Activities in the last 12 Months and their Durations (In Weeks) If not engaged in any activity write '00' for that activity. The sum of all durations should be 52 weeks. For persons 10 years & over (born on or before June 1991) Principal Occupation Principal Occupation Principal Occupation Principal Occupation Principal Occupation Principal Occupation or Kind of Work Done in the Last 12 Months If P18A to P18D '00' go to P 22. State clearly exact occupation or kind of work done during the last 12 months. E.g. Paddy cultivator, Tea plucker, Accounts clerk, Mathematics teacher, Vegetable seller (retail), Domestic helper etc. If the person had more than one occupation/work, give the principal occupation/work on which most time was spent. Any of P18A to P18D not equal to '00' 00 110 110 1110 1110 1120 1120 1121 1121 1122 1122 1130 1130 1141 1141 1151 1151 1161 1161 1162 1162 1171 1171 1210 1210 1221 1221 1222 1222 1223 1223 1224 1224 1225 1225 1226 1226 1227 1227 1228 1228 1229 1229 1231 1231 1232 1232 1233 1233 1234 1234 1235 1235 1236 1236 1237 1237 1238 1238 1239 1239 1311 1311 1312 1312 1313 1313 1314 1314 1315 1315 1316 1316 1317 1317 1318 1318 1319 1319 1320 1320 1411 1411 1412 1412 2111 2111 2112 2112 2113 2113 2114 2114 2121 2121 2122 2122 2131 2131 2132 2132 2139 2139 2141 2141 2142 2142 2143 2143 2144 2144 2145 2145 2146 2146 2147 2147 2148 2148 2149 2149 2150 2150 2211 2211 2212 2212 2213 2213 2214 2214 2219 2219 2221 2221 2222 2222 2223 2223 2224 2224 2225 2225 2226 2226 2229 2229 2230 2230 2231 2231 2310 2310 2311 2311 2312 2312 2319 2319 2320 2320 2321 2321 2322 2322 2329 2329 2331 2331 2332 2332 2340 2340 2351 2351 2352 2352 2353 2353 2354 2354 2359 2359 2411 2411 2412 2412 2413 2413 2414 2414 2419 2419 2421 2421 2422 2422 2429 2429 2431 2431 2432 2432 2441 2441 2442 2442 2443 2443 2444 2444 2445 2445 2446 2446 2447 2447 2451 2451 2452 2452 2453 2453 2454 2454 2455 2455 2456 2456 2457 2457 2459 2459 2461 2461 2462 2462 2463 2463 2464 2464 2465 2465 2466 2466 2467 2467 2468 2468 2469 2469 3111 3111 3112 3112 3113 3113 3114 3114 3115 3115 3116 3116 3117 3117 3118 3118 3119 3119 3121 3121 3122 3122 3123 3123 3131 3131 3132 3132 3133 3133 3139 3139 3141 3141 3142 3142 3143 3143 3144 3144 3145 3145 3146 3146 3147 3147 3151 3151 3152 3152 3211 3211 3212 3212 3213 3213 3214 3214 3219 3219 3221 3221 3222 3222 3223 3223 3224 3224 3225 3225 3226 3226 3227 3227 3228 3228 3229 3229 3231 3231 3232 3232 3241 3241 3242 3242 3310 3310 3320 3320 3330 3330 3340 3340 3411 3411 3412 3412 3413 3413 3414 3414 3415 3415 3416 3416 3417 3417 3418 3418 3419 3419 3421 3421 3422 3422 3423 3423 3424 3424 3425 3425 3429 3429 3431 3431 3432 3432 3433 3433 3434 3434 3435 3435 3436 3436 3437 3437 3438 3438 3439 3439 3441 3441 3442 3442 3443 3443 3444 3444 3445 3445 3446 3446 3447 3447 3449 3449 3450 3450 3461 3461 3462 3462 3463 3463 3464 3464 3465 3465 3466 3466 3467 3467 3468 3468 3469 3469 3470 3470 4111 4111 4112 4112 4113 4113 4114 4114 4115 4115 4116 4116 4121 4121 4122 4122 4131 4131 4132 4132 4133 4133 4141 4141 4142 4142 4143 4143 4144 4144 4211 4211 4212 4212 4213 4213 4214 4214 4215 4215 4216 4216 4221 4221 4222 4222 4223 4223 5111 5111 5112 5112 5113 5113 5121 5121 5122 5122 5123 5123 5131 5131 5132 5132 5133 5133 5139 5139 5141 5141 5142 5142 5143 5143 5149 5149 5151 5151 5152 5152 5161 5161 5162 5162 5163 5163 5164 5164 5169 5169 5210 5210 5220 5220 5230 5230 6111 6111 6112 6112 6113 6113 6114 6114 6121 6121 6122 6122 6123 6123 6124 6124 6130 6130 6141 6141 6142 6142 6150 6150 6151 6151 6152 6152 6153 6153 6154 6154 6210 6210 6221 6221 7111 7111 7112 7112 7113 7113 7121 7121 7122 7122 7123 7123 7124 7124 7129 7129 7131 7131 7132 7132 7133 7133 7134 7134 7135 7135 7136 7136 7141 7141 7142 7142 7143 7143 7144 7144 7211 7211 7212 7212 7213 7213 7214 7214 7215 7215 7216 7216 7221 7221 7222 7222 7223 7223 7224 7224 7231 7231 7232 7232 7239 7239 7241 7241 7242 7242 7243 7243 7244 7244 7245 7245 7311 7311 7312 7312 7313 7313 7321 7321 7322 7322 7323 7323 7324 7324 7331 7331 7332 7332 7333 7333 7341 7341 7342 7342 7343 7343 7344 7344 7345 7345 7349 7349 7411 7411 7412 7412 7413 7413 7414 7414 7415 7415 7416 7416 7419 7419 7421 7421 7422 7422 7423 7423 7424 7424 7431 7431 7432 7432 7433 7433 7434 7434 7435 7435 7436 7436 7437 7437 7441 7441 7442 7442 7451 7451 8111 8111 8112 8112 8113 8113 8121 8121 8122 8122 8123 8123 8124 8124 8131 8131 8132 8132 8141 8141 8142 8142 8143 8143 8151 8151 8152 8152 8153 8153 8154 8154 8155 8155 8159 8159 8161 8161 8162 8162 8169 8169 8171 8171 8172 8172 8211 8211 8212 8212 8221 8221 8222 8222 8223 8223 8224 8224 8229 8229 8231 8231 8239 8239 8240 8240 8251 8251 8252 8252 8253 8253 8261 8261 8262 8262 8263 8263 8264 8264 8269 8269 8271 8271 8272 8272 8273 8273 8274 8274 8275 8275 8276 8276 8277 8277 8278 8278 8279 8279 8281 8281 8282 8282 8283 8283 8284 8284 8285 8285 8286 8286 8290 8290 8311 8311 8312 8312 8321 8321 8322 8322 8323 8323 8324 8324 8331 8331 8332 8332 8333 8333 8334 8334 8340 8340 9111 9111 9112 9112 9113 9113 9114 9114 9120 9120 9131 9131 9132 9132 9133 9133 9141 9141 9142 9142 9151 9151 9152 9152 9153 9153 9154 9154 9155 9155 9161 9161 9162 9162 9171 9171 9211 9211 9212 9212 9213 9213 9311 9311 9312 9312 9313 9313 9321 9321 9322 9322 9331 9331 9332 9332 9333 9333 9339 9339 9411 9411 Occupation refers to the kind of work done by the person during the reference period. If a person had worked in more than one occupation then the principal occupation was recorded. Occupational classification was based on the latest International Standard Classification of Occupations developed in 1988 (ISCO88), which was approved by the Fourteenth International Conference of Labour Statistics (ICLS). Industry, Business or Service Industry, Business or Service Industry, Business or Service Industry, Business or Service Industry, Business or Service Industry, Business or Service Describe the kind of products made or services rendered at the work place of the principal occupation/ work Write the name of the work place, e.g. Paddy cultivation, Tea cultivation, Education department, Textile shop (retail), Garment factory etc. Any of P18A to P18D not equal to '00' Industry refers to the kind of economic activity carried on in the establishment in which the person works. In the case of self-employed persons it refers to the activity performed by the person. Industry classification was based on the most recent revision viz. Revision 3 of 1990 of the International Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (ISIC). Employment Status & Sector Employment Status & Sector Employment Status & Sector Employment Status & Sector Employment Status & Sector Employment Status and Sector Any of P18A to P18D not equal to '00' 1 Government employee 2 Semi-government employee 3 Private sector employee 4 Employer 5 Own account worker 6 Unpaid family worker The employment status is divided into four major categories. Employee An employee is a person who works for salary, wages, commissions, piece rate or profit. The payment can be made either monthly, weekly or daily or for work performed. Work could be on the basis of permanent, temporary or casual. The payment need not be in cash; it could be in kind or other profits and benefits. Employees are further subdivided into government, semi-government and private sector employees depending on the sector of employment. Employer A person who works in his/her own enterprise, independent profession, trade or who operates his/her own family enterprise engaging one or more paid employees on a regular basis is defined as an employer. Own account worker A person, who is working in his/her own business or practicing a profession or working in family enterprise without engaging paid employees on a regular basis, would be identified as an own account worker. Unpaid family worker (Contributing to family enterprises) A person who is assisting the family economic activity without any payment is identified as an unpaid family worker. Principal Non Economic Activity Principal Non Economic Activity Principal Non Economic Activity Principal Non Economic Activity Principal Non Economic Activity Principal Non Economic Activity in the Last 12 Months If P18F is '00' go to P 23. Any of P18A to P18D not equal to '00' 1 Student 2 Household Work 3 Income Recipient 4 Unable /Too Old 5 Child 6 Other Total Children Born Alive Total Children Born Alive Total Children Born Alive Total Children Born Alive Total Children Born Alive Total Number of Children Born Alive If none, circle '00' and GO TO NEXT PERSON. Write the total number of sones and daughters who liv here, who live somewhere else and who are dead. For females born on or before June 1986 and who are ever married Information on the number of children borne alive pertains to all ever married females 15 to 49 years of age. The number includes all live-born children during the lifetime of the women up to the census date. Fetal deaths or stillbirths are to be excluded. Children living together in the household, living elsewhere, dead, and total children ever born are to be recorded Total Number of Living Children Total Number of Living Children Total Number of Living Children Total Number of Living Children Total Number of Living Children Total Number of Living Children If none, circle '00'. For females born on or before June 1986 and who are ever married Born year of the last born child Born year of the last born child Born year of the last born child Born year of the last born child Born year of the last born child Date of Birth of the Last Born Child - Year Write the exact year and month of birth. If the exact year of birth is not known, write the estimated year of birth and write 88 for month. For females born on or before June 1986 and who are ever married Born month of the last born child Born month of the last born child Born month of the last born child Born month of the last born child Born month of the last born child Date of Birth of the Last Born Child - Month Write the exact year and month of birth. If the exact year of birth is not known, write the estimated year of birth and write 88 for month. For females born on or before June 1986 and who are ever married 1 January 2 February 3 March 4 April 5 May 6 June 7 July 8 August 9 September 10 October 11 November 12 December 88 Unknown 99 99 Relation to the Head Relation to the Head Relation to the Head Relation to the Head Relation to the Head 1 Head 2 Spouse 3 Son/Daughter 4 Son/Dau_in_law 5 Grand Child 6 Parents of Hd/Sp 7 Other Relative 8 Domestic Servant 9 Boader 10 Non Relative 11 Visitor Age in years Age in years Age in years Age in years Age in years Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy Literacy 1 Literate 2 Illliterate The census schedule provided for recording the ability to speak and read and write Sinhala, Tamil and English. A person was considered to be able to read and write a language only if he/she could both read with understanding and write a short letter or paragraph in that language. A person who is able to read and write at least one language was regarded as literate. Activity Status Activity Status Activity Status Activity Status Activity Status 1 Employed 2 Unemployed 3 Not Active 9 Not Classified