Census 2027 Launches Digital Self-Enumeration in Five States
Census 2027 reaches 5 more states; 1.44 crore households complete digital self-enumeration
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Census 2027 has commenced in five states and union territories, including Rajasthan and Delhi, with over 1.44 crore households completing digital self-enumeration. The exercise, which utilizes digital tools for the first time, aims to gather vital housing and demographic data to inform national development policies.
- 01Self-enumeration has been launched in five regions: Ladakh, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry, with a deadline of May 31, 2026.
- 02The census is the 16th since its inception and the 8th since India's independence, with an allocated budget of ₹11,718.24 crore (approximately $1.4 billion USD).
- 03The current phase collects data on housing conditions and household amenities through a structured questionnaire of 33 questions.
- 04Field operations for physical enumeration will take place from June 1 to June 30, 2026, after self-enumeration closes.
- 05The census data will be used exclusively for statistical purposes under the Census Act, 1948.
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The Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) for Census 2027 has officially begun in five states and union territories: Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. This marks the continuation of the nationwide decennial census, which is being conducted digitally for the first time. Over 1.44 crore households have already completed the self-enumeration process via the official portal. The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, emphasized the importance of participation in ensuring that the unique needs of the region are represented. Alongside Ladakh, self-enumeration has also launched in Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry, with the self-enumeration window open until May 31, 2026. Physical enumeration will follow from June 1 to June 30, 2026. The census, which has a budget of ₹11,718.24 crore (approximately $1.4 billion USD), aims to gather comprehensive data on housing and household amenities through a structured questionnaire. The data collected will support evidence-based planning for national development and welfare programs.
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The census will provide critical data that influences policy-making and resource allocation, directly affecting local communities.
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