Table 3 Characteristics of households in the survey in 2000 and 2003
Sample characteristic | Percentage (fraction) | |
|---|---|---|
| Â | 2000 | 2003 |
Number of households | 1149 | 1230 |
Head male | 81 (926/1149) | 93 (1146/1230) |
Head literate | 57 (655/1147) | 58 (714/1229) |
Respondent female | 79 (906/1149) | 76 (931/1229) |
Household monthly income Taka 5000 or less | 71 (811/1145) | 77 (947/1229) |
Constructed with mud and/or thatched roof | 54 (622/1148) | 46 (566/1229) |