Summary: The statistical year of 1872-73 witnessed the publication of the Census results in India, further development of the scientific system for Annual Administration Reports, and a comprehensive publication of the Christian communities' enumeration by the Calcutta Missionary Conference and the Roman Catholic Church. The compilation of reports saw a division into two categories - reports on permanent facts reported every five years, and administrative facts that vary annually. Financial and instructional reports were cut short in the volume due to space constraints while new subjects like municipalities, mines, and manufacturers were reported for the first time. Various provinces of India reported the physical, political geography, languages, civil divisions, people, and statistics of districts. Coastal features, mountain ranges, and river systems were discussed, providing a detailed overview of India's diverse geographical profile and societal structure across different regions.