Counting a Nation: The Story of the Indian Census by C. Chandramouli offers a fascinating look at one of the world’s most ambitious exercises in data collection and public administration. In clear, engaging prose, it traces how the Indian Census has recorded the lives, movements, and changing realities of a vast nation over time.
Ideal for readers interested in governance, statistics, history, and nation-building, this book reveals the people, processes, and challenges behind the numbers. It is a thoughtful read for anyone curious about how a census helps shape policy, understanding, and the story of modern India.
