Census data will be available early, residents can self-enumerate: Registrar General of India
The first digital Census and will be conducted in two phases and 'for the first time technology will be used to collect data and send it electronically to the central server' and 'this will result in early availability of Census data,' RGI said. In the previous Census, it took at least 2-3 years for primary data to be available.
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'Data will be collected using Mobile Apps (both Android & iOS) in English, Hindi and regional languages. Enumerators/Supervisors will use their own mobile device for data collection.'
All States have been asked to appoint nodal officers for Population Census 2027 and residents will be able to self-enumerate in both the phases of the ensuing exercise, the RGI said.
Self-enumeration portal to be launched
The RGI said that Census 2027 'will have option for Self-Enumeration through a dedicated web portal. It will be available for both the phases of Census.'
The first phase — Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) — will start from April 2026. Subsequently, Phase 2 i.e. Population Enumeration (PE) will be conducted in February 2027.
It added that 'Caste of household members will be enumerated in ensuing Census.'
'The Census will have focused and need based training in each phase. There will be a three tier training structure: National Trainer, Master Trainer and Field Trainer. Field Trainers will impart training to approx. 34 lakh Enumerators and Supervisors,' it further said.
The forthcoming Census will have a focused publicity campaign for nationwide awareness, inclusive participation, last-mile engagement and support for field operations. 'It'll emphasise on sharing accurate, authentic & timely information ensuring cohesive & effective outreach effort,' Census India 2027 said.
According to the Constitutional mandate, the first Census after 2026 can be used as the basis to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies. The next General Election is expected to be held in 2029.
On June 16, the RGI notified the process in the Gazette of India.
'Gazette Notification for intent of #Census2027 has been issued on 16th June 2025. All States and UTs have been requested to republish the notification of intent in their State Gazette and also appoint Nodal Officer for Census,' RGI said.
It added, 'For #Census2027, administrative boundaries across India to be frozen on 1st January, 2026. States & UTs have been requested not to make changes in administrative boundaries between 1st January, 2026 to 31st March, 2027.'
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