Census Enumerators to Begin Door-to-Door Visits in Eight Indian States and Union Territories
Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from April 16
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Starting April 16, 2026, enumerators will conduct door-to-door visits in eight states and union territories in India as part of the House Listing and Housing Operations phase of the 2027 Population Census. This initiative follows a 15-day self-enumeration period, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- 01Door-to-door visits by enumerators will start on April 16, 2026.
- 02The initiative is part of the House Listing and Housing Operations for the 2027 Population Census.
- 03Eight states and union territories will be involved in this phase.
- 04The self-enumeration period has already concluded.
- 05The Ministry of Home Affairs is overseeing this nationwide Census exercise.
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Beginning on April 16, 2026, enumerators will embark on door-to-door visits across eight states and union territories in India as part of the House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) phase for the 2027 Population Census. The states involved include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, and Sikkim, along with the NDMC area and Delhi Cantonment Board in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This initiative follows a 15-day self-enumeration period, allowing residents to provide their information prior to the enumerators' visits. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is managing this comprehensive nationwide Census exercise to ensure accurate population data collection.
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The door-to-door visits will help ensure accurate population data, which is crucial for resource allocation and policy-making.
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