multi-stage random sampling across households in all socio-economic classes in over 525 towns and 1200 villages; respondents had accessed internet in the month preceding the interview
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
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Time spent online in rural India 2019 by frequency
A majority of Indians in rural areas spent between ** minutes to ** minutes on the internet on weekdays as well as weekends and holidays in 2019. However, the internet usage time over an hour was higher on Sundays and public holidays compared to the weekdays.
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