National Population Census 2001, Tenth Census
Nepal, 2001
Central Bureau of Statistics
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Literacy status (q8_edutn)
Data file: smplpi02
Overview
Valid:
0
Invalid:
0
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Width:
1
Range:
1 - 9
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
Can ... read and write?
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Read Only |
| 2 | Read and Write |
| 3 | Can't Read and Write |
| 9 | Not Reported |
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.
var_qstn_ivuinstr
If any person can read only then code 1 should be encircled. If any person can read and write then code 2 should be encircled. If person can not read and write then code 3 should be encircled.
Question pretext
Only for person 6 years and above
Description
Definition
If person can read, write and could able to do simple mathematics in any language then it is said to be read and write or literate. The read only is not said to be literate. The person who is able to solve the simple mathematics (addition, subtraction) in daily work is said to be able to do the simple mathematics. Thus to be the literate, person should be able to read, write and to do the simple mathematics in any language. If the person can read only and also can write the name as imitation (art) then the person should not count as the literate person.
Universe
All members of the household whose age is 6 years and above