Rajkumar Hembram, a teacher at Baidyanath High School in Betnoti block, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, died on April 27, allegedly due to the immense pressure of conducting door-to-door census duties. His family reported that he returned home feeling unwell after a long day of work and was later declared dead at the hospital. Priyadarshani Tuddu, Hembram's sister-in-law, stated that he was constantly under heavy workload and called for assistance for his wife and small children, expressing disappointment over the lack of support from the district administration. ADM Mayurbhanj Netrananda Mallick confirmed that an inquiry is being conducted into the circumstances of Hembram's death. The incident has raised concerns regarding the mental and physical strain on teachers engaged in census operations, especially during challenging conditions such as the ongoing heatwave, which has led the government to advise conducting surveys in the morning. The census is a vital process for collecting demographic data, which aids in informed decision-making across various sectors.