In India, approximately what percentage of households still use firewo

In India, approximately what percentage of households still use firewood for cooking as per 2011 Census?

20%

40%

50%

60%

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According to the Census of India 2011 data on households using different types of fuel for cooking, 49.0% of households primarily used firewood. This percentage is closest to 50%.

Census data provides official statistics on various aspects of household life, including fuel usage. The 2011 Census data indicated that firewood was the dominant cooking fuel for nearly half of Indian households.

Other major cooking fuels used by households in India as per the 2011 Census included LPG (28.5%), cow dung cake (8.9%), and kerosene (4.5%). The reliance on traditional biomass fuels like firewood has significant implications for health, environment, and gender equity.

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