Rangareddy Survey Nears Completion with Concerns Over Coverage
The comprehensive door-to-door household survey in the Rangareddy district, which began on November 9, has reached 91.6% completion as of Thursday. The survey is part of a statewide effort to collect data on the socio-economic, educational, employment, political, and caste profiles of households and is set to conclude on December 8.
According to data provided by the authorities, 5,53,664 households have been enumerated out of the total 6,04,421 households in Rangareddy, which includes 21 mandals and 16 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The District Planning Department is overseeing the survey in 21 mandals and 16 municipalities. Meanwhile, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is responsible for areas in the district that are adjacent to the city, such as Rajendranagar, Serilingampally, Hayathnagar, and Saroornagar.
Rural vs. Urban Progress
In rural areas, the survey is almost complete, with 99.3% of households covered (2,68,704 out of 2,70,618). However, progress in ULBs has been slower. So far, 2,84,960 out of 3,33,803 households (85.4%) have been enumerated. Combining both rural and urban data, the district has achieved an overall completion rate of 91.6% as of November 28.
Top-Performing Areas
Out of the 21 mandals, 11 have achieved or surpassed 100% of their enumeration targets. Shamshabad leads with 103.6% completion, followed by Jillel Chowdergudem (103.2%), Yacharam (102.8%), and Keshampet (102.1%). Other mandals such as Moinabad, Manchal, Chevella, Farooqnagar, Ibrahimpatnam, Shankarpalli, and Maheshwaram have also exceeded their targets.
Among the ULBs, Ibrahimpatnam municipality leads with 85.4% of households surveyed. It is followed by areas like Amangal, Thukkuguda, Shadnagar, Pedda Amberpet, and others. Despite the progress, some municipalities are lagging, raising concerns about meeting the December 8 deadline.
Concerns Over Gaps in Coverage
Despite the high completion rates, reports have emerged of gaps in the survey. Residents in certain areas, such as Shastripuram Colony under Rajendranagar, have complained about being left out. M. Asif, a software engineer, shared his frustration, noting that while a survey sticker was placed on his door over a week ago, no one followed up to conduct the enumeration. He also claimed that several neighboring households were similarly ignored.
Issues with Data Accuracy
Some enumerators have alleged that households are not providing accurate information about their socio-economic status. “Many people are deliberately avoiding disclosing ownership of assets, automobiles, and other valuables,” an enumerator stated on the condition of anonymity. In some cases, enumeration was reportedly completed with only one or two questions, raising doubts about the thoroughness of the process.
With only a week remaining before the survey concludes, officials face mounting pressure to ensure complete and accurate data collection across the district.
