While the country is reeling under
criticism for its poor sanitation facilities after the recent 2011
Census report revealed that it had more cellphones than toilets, the
scene is just the reverse here in Ahmedabad.
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The report says that 83 per cent
Amdavadi households have toilets while only 61.8 per cent have
cellphones. This is in sharp contrast to the national average of 46.9
per cent households with toilets and 53.2 per cent with cellphones.
The Household Amenities Census 2011 also put spotlight on luxury living and availability of modern amenities in this bustling megacity. The data corroborates the much-acclaimed liveability status of the city — it was in the shortlist of seven finalists for the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in Singapore recently.
COMFORTABLE LIVING
As per the data, majority of Amdavadis live in one and two bedroom houses — 39.1 per cent households have only one room and 30.8 per cent have two rooms. Around 79.9 per cent houses — second lowest in the state and way below the national average of 86.6 per cent— have owners as the occupants while 18 per cent have been rented out.
Every other district, except Surat at 60.7 per cent, registers a higher percentage of owned households.
While BRTS has won the city laurels at international level and revamped the public transport system, the city records an impressive number when it comes to two and four wheelers. Around 46.3 per cent houses own a two-wheeler and 11.7 per cent a four-wheeler. The figures are not only highest in the state but more than double the national average of 21 per cent in two-wheelers and 4.7 per cent in four-wheelers. Incidentally, the number of households with bicycles — 45.5 per cent — is almost equal to the national average of 44.8.
BANKING ON BANKS
Nearly 67.3 per cent Amdavadi houses avail banking services. This is again highest in the state and higher than the national average of 58.7 per cent. Almost 77.6 per cent houses in the city own television sets and 8.5 per cent own computers with internet connectivity.
However, while Amdavadis are known for their love for swish new cellphones, only 61.8 per cent homes own this gadget. In Rajkot, a whopping 71.4 per cent own a cellphone while Junagadh comes a close second at 69.2 per cent.
Only 5.2 per cent houses in the city have a landline connection, marginally higher than the national average of 4 per cent.
WE ARE POWER-FUL
The city also has maximum LPG connections in the kitchen — nearly 64.6 per cent houses use LPG for cooking. This is not only highest in Gujarat but nearly thrice the national average of 28.6 per cent. Surat comes a second with 62.7 per cent.
As compared to the national average of 67.3 per cent, nearly 97.4 per cent houses in Ahmedabad have power connectivity. In fact, 90.4 per cent houses in Gujarat boast of electricity connection, cocking a snook at the national average of 67.3 per cent. The data also show that 84.7 per cent households in Ahmedabad have tap water facility — nearly double the national average of 43.5 per cent — and 67 per cent use treated water.
Census Deputy Director (Gujarat) S Varade said, “As per data analysis, Gujarat has the highest density of cellphones, computers, electricity connections and landline phones in the country.”
GUJARAT’S AHEAD
Census Director (Gujarat) Manish Bharadwaj said, “In the past 10 years, power connectivity in the state has improved greatly. This has led to an increase in the density of televisions, computers, internet connections, landline phones and cellphones in the state. This reflects Gujarat’s development. The district-wise and city-wise data was sent by the Centre. We will release this on March 31.”
He added that the department’s 150-odd employees had worked round the year to collate and prepare the data report.
Urban Development Minister Nitin Patel said, “There has been a rise in the usage of computers and internet. The government has brought broadband connections to cities as well as villages. Also, we have linked the entire state through GSWAN network.”
AGRI BOOST
He added that industries have boosted Gujarat’s development but due credit should also be given to agricultural production. “If there is an increase in agricultural output, the villagers will purchase luxury items like vehicles, televisions and refrigerators from the city. Also, real estate in the city is bought not just by NRIs but also people from rural areas who want a second home in the city they visit frequently. Thus, increase in agricultural production also boosts the economy of cities.”
The Household Amenities Census 2011 also put spotlight on luxury living and availability of modern amenities in this bustling megacity. The data corroborates the much-acclaimed liveability status of the city — it was in the shortlist of seven finalists for the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in Singapore recently.
COMFORTABLE LIVING
As per the data, majority of Amdavadis live in one and two bedroom houses — 39.1 per cent households have only one room and 30.8 per cent have two rooms. Around 79.9 per cent houses — second lowest in the state and way below the national average of 86.6 per cent— have owners as the occupants while 18 per cent have been rented out.
Every other district, except Surat at 60.7 per cent, registers a higher percentage of owned households.
While BRTS has won the city laurels at international level and revamped the public transport system, the city records an impressive number when it comes to two and four wheelers. Around 46.3 per cent houses own a two-wheeler and 11.7 per cent a four-wheeler. The figures are not only highest in the state but more than double the national average of 21 per cent in two-wheelers and 4.7 per cent in four-wheelers. Incidentally, the number of households with bicycles — 45.5 per cent — is almost equal to the national average of 44.8.
BANKING ON BANKS
Nearly 67.3 per cent Amdavadi houses avail banking services. This is again highest in the state and higher than the national average of 58.7 per cent. Almost 77.6 per cent houses in the city own television sets and 8.5 per cent own computers with internet connectivity.
However, while Amdavadis are known for their love for swish new cellphones, only 61.8 per cent homes own this gadget. In Rajkot, a whopping 71.4 per cent own a cellphone while Junagadh comes a close second at 69.2 per cent.
Only 5.2 per cent houses in the city have a landline connection, marginally higher than the national average of 4 per cent.
WE ARE POWER-FUL
The city also has maximum LPG connections in the kitchen — nearly 64.6 per cent houses use LPG for cooking. This is not only highest in Gujarat but nearly thrice the national average of 28.6 per cent. Surat comes a second with 62.7 per cent.
As compared to the national average of 67.3 per cent, nearly 97.4 per cent houses in Ahmedabad have power connectivity. In fact, 90.4 per cent houses in Gujarat boast of electricity connection, cocking a snook at the national average of 67.3 per cent. The data also show that 84.7 per cent households in Ahmedabad have tap water facility — nearly double the national average of 43.5 per cent — and 67 per cent use treated water.
Census Deputy Director (Gujarat) S Varade said, “As per data analysis, Gujarat has the highest density of cellphones, computers, electricity connections and landline phones in the country.”
GUJARAT’S AHEAD
Census Director (Gujarat) Manish Bharadwaj said, “In the past 10 years, power connectivity in the state has improved greatly. This has led to an increase in the density of televisions, computers, internet connections, landline phones and cellphones in the state. This reflects Gujarat’s development. The district-wise and city-wise data was sent by the Centre. We will release this on March 31.”
He added that the department’s 150-odd employees had worked round the year to collate and prepare the data report.
Urban Development Minister Nitin Patel said, “There has been a rise in the usage of computers and internet. The government has brought broadband connections to cities as well as villages. Also, we have linked the entire state through GSWAN network.”
AGRI BOOST
He added that industries have boosted Gujarat’s development but due credit should also be given to agricultural production. “If there is an increase in agricultural output, the villagers will purchase luxury items like vehicles, televisions and refrigerators from the city. Also, real estate in the city is bought not just by NRIs but also people from rural areas who want a second home in the city they visit frequently. Thus, increase in agricultural production also boosts the economy of cities.”
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