Census 2027: Houselisting Exercise Begins in Delhi
Census 2027: Houselisting begins in MCD areas
Hindustan Times
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The houselisting phase for Census 2027 has begun in 250 Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards, involving over 50,000 enumerators. They will assess housing conditions and gather data on household amenities until June 15, with a follow-up population enumeration scheduled for February 2027.
- 01Over 50,000 enumerators are involved in the houselisting exercise across 46,000 blocks in Delhi.
- 02Enumerators are assigned to gather information from 180 to 200 households each using a structured questionnaire with 33 questions.
- 03The houselisting will focus on verifying localities and mapping structures during the initial days.
- 04Challenges include residents' reluctance to provide information and adverse weather conditions.
- 05The houselisting phase will conclude on June 15, followed by population enumeration in February 2027.
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The houselisting exercise for Census 2027 commenced on Saturday in 250 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards, involving over 50,000 enumerators who will cover 46,000 blocks. The enumerators are tasked with mapping structures and assessing housing conditions while gathering data on household amenities through a structured questionnaire containing 33 questions. During the initial days, enumerators will focus on 'ground-truthing' to verify localities and households. Each enumerator is responsible for collecting data from 180 to 200 households. Challenges faced include residents' reluctance to share personal information and the harsh summer weather. The exercise is expected to conclude on June 15, with a follow-up population enumeration scheduled for February 2027 to collect demographic and socio-economic data.
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The Census 2027 houselisting will provide essential data that can influence local housing policies and resource allocation in Delhi.
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