Introduction
This is the next step after collating all the boundary hierarchies which are being used in the state.
In a hierarchy there are certain types of boundary classification and in all the levels there will be a mapping which we could define as a parent child mapping in order to link certain levels of the classification.
For example a hierarchy could be:
City/ULB → Zone → Ward → Locality
In the above mentioned hierarchy, a city/ULB is being divided into different cities then a city into zones followed by zones into wards and at the end wards into locality. Every subdivision must be having some code for example C1, Z1, W1, L1… .
Data Table
Data has to be collected for every boundary hierarchy level with a mapping between the boundary code and its parent boundary code. Following is the table which is to be used across all the hierarchy classifications:
Sr. No | Boundary Code* | Boundary Name* (English) | Boundary Name (Local Language) | Parent Boundary Code* |
1 | W1 | Ward no.1 | वार्ड नंबर 1 | Z1 |
2 | W2 | Ward no.2 | वार्ड नंबर 2 | Z1 |
3 | W3 | Ward no.3 | वार्ड नंबर 3 | Z2 |
4 | W4 | Ward no.4 | वार्ड नंबर 4 | Z3 |
*Mandatory columns
Please note: The data mentioned here is just for reference and not an actual data.
A similar table has to be constructed for all the sub classifications in all the hierarchy types.Note:
Procedure
Data Definition
Following is the definition of the data columns which are being used in the template:
Sr. No. | Column Name | Data Type | Data Size | Mandatory | Description |
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1 | Boundary Code | Alphanueric | 64 | Yes | This is a code for the sub classification for a particular boundary |
2 | Boundary Name(English) | Alphanueric | 64 | Yes | The name of the boundary that is being defined in English language |
3 | Boundary Name(Local Language) | Alphanueric | 64 | No | The name of the boundary that is being defined in the local language of the state |
4 | Parent Boundary Code | Alphanueric | 64 | Yes | This is the boundary code of the parent which identifies to which parent the child belongs |
Steps to fill data
Following are the steps which should be used to fill the template:
Download the data template attached to this page.
Get a good understanding of all the headers in the template sheet, their data type, size, and definitions by referring to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document.
In case of any doubt, please reach out to the person who has shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.
After Identifying all the boundary hierarchy, get the sub classification of all the hierarchies.
Figure out the codes for all the sub classification for a particular city/ULB.
Start filling the template from the top of the hierarchy in a drill down approach.
A parent child mapping code has to be created for every boundary level except for the top level.
Follow the steps till you reach the last sub classification.
Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and taking care of each and every point mentioned in the checklist.
For example:
There is a state S divided into cities/ULB’s with the city codes as C1, C2, C3,… . And a city is divided into Zones with zone code as Z1, Z2, Z3, the following could be a mapping between these 2 entities:
Boundary Code | Parent Boundary Code |
Z1 | C1 |
Z2 | C1 |
Z3 | C2 |
Z4 | C3 |
Please note : The above is just a reference and the first level of the boundary data should be without a parent boundary since it is the top most boundary of the hierarchy structure.
Further the zones are subdivided into Wards with the ward codes as W1, W2, W3, the following could be a mapping between the wards and zones:
Boundary Code | Parent Boundary Code |
W1 | Z1 |
W2 | Z1 |
W3 | Z2 |
W4 | Z3 |
And further the classification could be drilled down to Localities/Mohalla’s etc depending upon the state’s/clients requirement.
Checklist
The checklist is a set of activities to be performed one the data is filled into a template to ensure data type, size, and format of data is as per the expectation. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.
Common Checklist
This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.
Sr. No. | Checklist Parameter | Example |
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1 | Make sure that each and every point in this reference list has been taken care of. |
Entity Specific Checklist
This checklist covers the activities which are specific to the entity.
Sr. No. | Checklist Parameter | Example |
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1. | There could be infinity hierarchies, but every hierarchy must have a proper sub classification in a similar fashion. | One Hierarchy has Zone → Area → Locality Second Hierarchy has State → City → Ward → Mohalla → Location |
2. | Every boundary level classification should have one separate data template each. | - |
3. | Do not leave any boundary code without a parent boundary code. | - |
Attachments
Configurable Data Template - Boundary Data
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2. Configurable Sample Data Template - Boundary Data
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