National Population Census 2001, Tenth Census
Nepal, 2001
Central Bureau of Statistics
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Religion of the person (q7_relgn)
Data file: smplpi01
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Width:
2
Range:
1 - 11
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
What is ... religion?
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hindu |
| 2 | Bouddha |
| 3 | Islam |
| 4 | Kirat |
| 5 | Jain |
| 6 | Christian |
| 7 | Sikha |
| 8 | Garaute |
| 9 | Tap jura |
| 10 | Bahai |
| 11 | Others |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Question post text
Codes must be encircled according to the religion practiced.
Description
Definition
Religion is tradition and trust that a person is has been following. To differentiate the religion that a person has been following, help of priest performing the death rites and festivals/occasions that are celebrated should be taken. While performing rites- If Brahmin Priest is used then the religion is Hinduism, Lama for Buddhism, Mullah for Islam, Nokcha or Fedangma for Kirat, Father for Christianity. If the traditional indigenous priest is used then the religion can be Aadim.
Universe
All members of the household