Census of Agriculture 1996
Bangladesh, 1996
BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Identification
idno
BGD-BBS-AGRI-1996-v01
Title
Census of Agriculture 1996
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Abstract
Bangladesh Census of Agriculture and Livestock-1996 was conducted on the basis of full count enumeration of all rural (non-Municipal) households. A short census questionnaire (ScheduleI) was canvassed for the purpose. The census enumeration was planned to be conducted in 1993. But due to various constraints the census operation could not be undertaken in time. Finally the full count Agriculture Census and Sample Survey for collecting supplementary information of some of the major items of the census were conducted between January 6 and 25, 1997 and June, 1997 respectively.
Two Censuses of Agriculture were conducted on sample basis in the territory which now constitutes Bangladesh in the years 1960 and 1977. Thereafter in 1983-84 another Census of Agriculture was conducted on full count-cum-sample basis in two phases covering half of the alternate Unions in 1983 and the other half in 1984. But the recommendations of the Technical Committee was that the current Census of Agriculture should be conducted on full count-cumsample basis in a single year. Accordingly full count enumeration was conducted in January, 1997
with the reference period of crops constituting the calendar year of 1996. A short census questionnaire called Schedule-I containing major structural items of the agriculture sector was canvassed in all the households of rural Bangladesh.
At the end of the census operation, detailed supplementary information on land tenure, land use, fragmentation, share-cropping, irrigation and fertilizer, agricultural equipment, farm population and employment, rural transport, cottage industry, storage and rural indebtedness were collected through a sample survey in the month of June, 1997. This sample survey was conducted by meaus of an elaborate survey questionnaire (Schedule-Il) containing detailed information of the items of the main census.
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics officials who had worked as Zonal Officers during the census operation were employed as enumerators for the sample enumeration. Statistical Officers and Assistant.Statistical Officers posted at Regional Statistics Offices acted as supervisory officers at the District and Regional level respectively.
The report has been compiled on the basis of the findings of the above Sample Survey-1997. The tables in this report provide information mainly at the national level. Only one table (Table-01) containing basic indicators of the urvey results, at the district level. For general users a summary of basic indicators of the items canvassed in the Sample Survey has also been furnished for easy understanding.
Two Censuses of Agriculture were conducted on sample basis in the territory which now constitutes Bangladesh in the years 1960 and 1977. Thereafter in 1983-84 another Census of Agriculture was conducted on full count-cum-sample basis in two phases covering half of the alternate Unions in 1983 and the other half in 1984. But the recommendations of the Technical Committee was that the current Census of Agriculture should be conducted on full count-cumsample basis in a single year. Accordingly full count enumeration was conducted in January, 1997
with the reference period of crops constituting the calendar year of 1996. A short census questionnaire called Schedule-I containing major structural items of the agriculture sector was canvassed in all the households of rural Bangladesh.
At the end of the census operation, detailed supplementary information on land tenure, land use, fragmentation, share-cropping, irrigation and fertilizer, agricultural equipment, farm population and employment, rural transport, cottage industry, storage and rural indebtedness were collected through a sample survey in the month of June, 1997. This sample survey was conducted by meaus of an elaborate survey questionnaire (Schedule-Il) containing detailed information of the items of the main census.
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics officials who had worked as Zonal Officers during the census operation were employed as enumerators for the sample enumeration. Statistical Officers and Assistant.Statistical Officers posted at Regional Statistics Offices acted as supervisory officers at the District and Regional level respectively.
The report has been compiled on the basis of the findings of the above Sample Survey-1997. The tables in this report provide information mainly at the national level. Only one table (Table-01) containing basic indicators of the urvey results, at the district level. For general users a summary of basic indicators of the items canvassed in the Sample Survey has also been furnished for easy understanding.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Version
Version Date
1999-07-01
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Primary sampling unit (PSU) was defined as comprising one enumeration area which might be either a whole mauza or an EA from a large mauza where therewere more than one EA. The secondary sampling unit was defined as a household operating a net cultivated area not Iess than 0.05 acres. Samples were selected by two stage random sampling.
Geo-code sequence of Division, District, Thana, Union and Mauza were maintained in the Agricultural Census computer tape. Mauzas with 220 or less households constituted an EA and large mauzas were divided into appropriate number of EAs. Primary sampling units (EAs) were selected systematically from the Agricuiturl Census computer tape. The sampling interval was determined by the total number of households on record.
In each selected PSU, a fixed number (10 units or farm holdings) were selected on random basis. All farm holdings of small primary sampling units which had 10 or less' farm holdings were enumerated.
Geo-code sequence of Division, District, Thana, Union and Mauza were maintained in the Agricultural Census computer tape. Mauzas with 220 or less households constituted an EA and large mauzas were divided into appropriate number of EAs. Primary sampling units (EAs) were selected systematically from the Agricuiturl Census computer tape. The sampling interval was determined by the total number of households on record.
In each selected PSU, a fixed number (10 units or farm holdings) were selected on random basis. All farm holdings of small primary sampling units which had 10 or less' farm holdings were enumerated.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 1996-01 | 1996-10 |
Mode of data collection
Other [oth]
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID | Ministry of Planning |
Data Processing
Cleaning Operations
The overall policy decision of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics was for decentralisation of data processing activities along with other human resource development activities at the regional and field offices. It was therefore planned to accomplish the manual editing and data entry activities relating to the Sample Survey at the Regional Offices all of whom had been given a Micro Computer for data entry and related works in 1996.
Detailed instructions for manual editing were developed centrally and training was imparted to the editors at the Head Office. Editing works mainly related to:
- ensure receipt and systematic storage of all filled in qustionnaires.
- ensure correctness of the PSU number and Geo-code.
- examine all the entries for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
In case of missing entries, inaccuracies or inconsistencies, editors were asked to refer it to the Supervisor who in turn corrected those relevant entries, if necessary, through revisit of the concerned sample household.
A software program using Fox-Pro was developed at the Head Office for data entry purposes. It contained all possible checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. The Regional Statistical Officer and two persons from each Regional Office were imparted exhaustive training in data entry activities at the Head Office.
After the Regional Offices had accomplished the required task, they sent the diskettes containing the data entered along with all the relevant questionnaires to the Head Office. However, some Regional Offices could not accomplish their tasks satisfactorily. Therefore, data relating to those regions were reentered from the questionnnaires at the Head Office. Data of all the regions were then merged and a single data file was created. All the data were again edited to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency.
Detailed instructions for manual editing were developed centrally and training was imparted to the editors at the Head Office. Editing works mainly related to:
- ensure receipt and systematic storage of all filled in qustionnaires.
- ensure correctness of the PSU number and Geo-code.
- examine all the entries for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
In case of missing entries, inaccuracies or inconsistencies, editors were asked to refer it to the Supervisor who in turn corrected those relevant entries, if necessary, through revisit of the concerned sample household.
A software program using Fox-Pro was developed at the Head Office for data entry purposes. It contained all possible checks to ensure accuracy and consistency. The Regional Statistical Officer and two persons from each Regional Office were imparted exhaustive training in data entry activities at the Head Office.
After the Regional Offices had accomplished the required task, they sent the diskettes containing the data entered along with all the relevant questionnaires to the Head Office. However, some Regional Offices could not accomplish their tasks satisfactorily. Therefore, data relating to those regions were reentered from the questionnnaires at the Head Office. Data of all the regions were then merged and a single data file was created. All the data were again edited to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency.
Data access
Contact
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS |
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI-BGD-BBS-AGRI-1996-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS | Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning | Documentation of the study |
Date of Production
2019-09-01