Navi Mumbai Surveys
CIDCO, since 1975 conducted Socio-Economic Surveys of households in Navi Mumbai at regular intervals, i.e. 1975, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1990, 1995, 2005 and 2010. The first four surveys conducted during the first two decades of Navi Mumbai mainly aimed at planning housing needs and deciding future course of action in the city development.
| Sr No. | Parameters | 1991 Census | 2001 Census | 2011 Census |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Population Growth | 11.40% | 10.62% | 8.66% |
| 2 | Place of Origin | Maha. 59% | NA | Maha. 73.4% |
| 3 | Literacy Rate | 94% M: NA /F: NA | 96% M: NA / F: NA | 98% M: 99% /F: 97% |
| 4 | Graduates & PG | 17.07% | 27% | 34% |
| 5 | Up to HSC | 42% | 54% | NA |
| 6 | Medium of Instruction | Eng 60%, Mar 27%, Hindi 0.1% | --- | Eng. 76% Mar. 21% Hindi 2% |
| 7 | Avg. Family Size | 4.01 | 4.05 | 3.7 |
| 8 | Earning members | 1.35 | NA | 1.3 |
| 9 | Household Income | Rs. 4,708 | RS. 9549 | Rs. 24,686 |
| 10 | Household Exp. | NA | NA | Rs. 16,496 |
| 11 | Vehicle Ownership | 10% | NA | 64% |
Surveys conducted by different agencies, i.e. 1990 (CIDCO), 1995 (TISS), 2005 and 2010 (Kirloskar Consultants) had identical parameters as they were aimed at analysing the overall development in Navi Mumbai. Findings of 1990, 1995, 2005 and 2010 surveys corroborate the development in Navi Mumbai was on the right path in all spheres keeping in mind the objectives CIDCO was formed for.