Sociodemographic characteristics of the survey population
| Variable | Urban (n=7293) | Rural (n=29 737) | Total (n=37 030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group (years), % | |||
| 0–14 | 29.5 | 29.8 | 29.8 |
| 15–59 | 64.1 | 62.2 | 62.6 |
| 60 and above | 6.4 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 26.9 (12.7–40.8) | 26.0 (12.3–42.0) | 26.1 (12.4–41.8) |
| Sex, % | |||
| Male | 50.3 | 49.9 | 49.9 |
| Female | 49.7 | 50.1 | 50.1 |
| Educational level, % | |||
| No formal education | 18.2 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Any primary (1–5 years) | 28.8 | 31.7 | 31.2 |
| Any secondary (6–10 years) | 28.5 | 26.2 | 26.7 |
| Higher secondary and above (11 years and above) | 13.3 | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Not applicable (below 6 years) | 11.2 | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Occupation*, % | |||
| Agriculture | 4.8 | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| Business | 10.5 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Student | 26.8 | 25.8 | 26.0 |
| Housewife | 32.3 | 33.1 | 33.0 |
| Employed | 9.9 | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Unemployed | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Labourer | 6.5 | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Retired | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Other | 3.7 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
*Excluding 4339 aged below 6 years.