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Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, some pages are missing and may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.The 1871 census was a comprehensive endeavor that captured vital data across several key areas. It provided a detailed account of the population, including total counts for each province's districts and a record of any territorial changes. Comparisons with population densities in other regions were made, offering context. Demographic data encompassed religion and gender, while categorization into agricultural and non-agricultural groups revealed economic structures. Information on age, mental health (including the number of individuals considered "insane"), education, caste systems, and occupations offered insights into society. Urban-rural divides, progress trends, and educational details at different administrative levels were documented. The census even delved into specifics such as the occupation of adult males in larger towns and the demographics of Europeans and Eurasians. W.R. Cornish served as a British Raj administrative officer, holding the position of Sanitary Commissioner for the Town of Madras. He was also tasked with overseeing the census operations. With the assistance of Mr. Kalyanassondaram Chetty as his assistant and the General Census Officer, Cornish worked on organizing the tabular data. He took personal responsibility for a portion of the work and submitted his compilation to the relevant authorities for the Census of India. Cornish played a crucial role in this important data-gathering endeavor. The Title 'Census of India 1871: Report on The Census of The Madras Presidency written/authored/edited by W. R. Cornish', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121281430 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 458 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History, Census, India. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:- Book 13 V. 1st