About the report

 

What did the 1931 Census actually count when it asked about caste? This interactive report pulls together 24 provincial caste tables (over 2,200 entries in total) to show the totals, the gaps, and the chaotic overlaps between caste, tribe and religion. This report is interactive. Hover over any chart or bar for exact figures, and browse individual province profiles using the filters and search box to jump straight to a province or caste name. Explore the all-India picture, or dig into the exhaustive caste statistics across provinces and religions.