Census 2027

Census 2027: data collection crosses 75% in Kollam

The district-wide exercise is being overseen by 12 charge officers

Kolkata ropes in schools for Census 2027

Census phase 2 to begin Aug 17, will capture caste, parents’ birth details

The Census 2027 population enumeration phase begins August 17 in snow-bound northern areas. This phase will capture caste details for the first time since 1931. Parents' date and birthplace will also be recorded as declared by respondents. Passport and Aadhaar numbers may be collected voluntarily during the exercise. The questionnaire for this significant census phase will be notified soon.

Phase 2 Of Population Census In Jammu And Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand To Begin From September 1

The second phase population enumeration for the rest of the country is likely to begin next year.

Final questionnaire for Census phase, which will enumerate caste, likely next week

The Population Census 2027 is the first digital Census and the first to enumerate caste in independent India

Ladakh to become India's first region to complete Census 2027 by September

Ladakh to become India's first region to complete Census 2027 by September

Census 2027: Ladakh to lead caste enumeration in independent India

Census form likely to have 40 questions, defence structures to be recorded on paper

Census 2027: Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste enumeration

Census form likely to have 40 questions, defence structures to be recorded on paper

Census 2027 to also include transgender-headed households, Rajya Sabha told

Nityanand Rai said enumerators shall undertake house-to-house field visits in the entire enumeration area for the collection of Census data to avoid any exclusion on any ground

Caste, Covid vaccination: Centre notifies 40 questions for Census Phase 2 starting next month

The exercise is set to begin from September 1 in snow-bound areas, according to a government order.

Caste, Covid Vaccine Location: Centre Notifies 40 Questions For Census 2027

The decision to include caste enumeration was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

Caste among 40 questions notified for the second phase of the Census 2027

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs cleared the decision to include caste enumeration on April 30 last year

Aadhaar, caste, bank accounts, Covid vaccine: Census 2027 to ask these 40 questions

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified a set of 40 questions for the Household Schedule to be used in connection with the Census of India 2027. The purpose is to collect the required household-level information systematically for the conduct of the Census 2027.

Census 2027: MHA Notifies 40 Questions For Nationwide Household Data Collection

Census 2027 To Collect Mobile, Aadhaar, Bank Account Details

Respondents must answer questions to the best of "their knowledge or belief".

Caste, bank accounts, Covid jabs: Census Phase-II to have 40 questions

How will caste be recorded in second phase of Census 2027? | Explained

The 40 questions notified by the RG&CCI include include 13 new data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire

Ponnam seeks separate OBC/SEBC category in Census 2027

Population count for Census 2027 begins today; 40 questions include caste query for first time since Independence

Following the completion of the self-enumeration phase, census enumerators will conduct a door-to-door verification exercise using a mobile application.

Census 2027: Four-Day Master Trainers’ Training For Population Enumeration Concludes In Dehradun

Mizoram aims to be first state to complete Census 2027

Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena chaired a State-level conference here to review preparations for the second phase of the census, including training and field arrangements

Census 2027: Mizoram to enumerate refugees separately

Mizoram has more than 38,000 refugees from Bangladesh, Myanmar and Manipur, but local organisations put the figure at over 60,000

Census 2027: Four-Day Training For Second Phase Begins In Indore, Officials Briefed On Population Enumeration And Data Collection

Citizens asked to detail demographic changes in their areas through MHA portal

Portal seeks input on changes caused by illegal immigration and other external factors; information sought from Central, State government bodies, NGOs and academics, international organisations, and ordinary citizens

Centre widens Census 2027 enumerator pool to include private school teachers

Centre widens Census 2027 enumerator pool to include private school teachers

Census 2027: Govt. opens enumerator roles to private teachers, institutions, trust and society members

Till now, mostly government school teachers, revenue and other State government officials were engaged to carry out the enumeration work

The Census Is Not A Survey. You Cannot Say No To It

Private teachers can be roped in for Census as Centre amends rules

The amended rules also permit clerical staff and other suitable persons appointed by state and Union territory administrations to conduct enumeration duties.

OBC students' body writes to President on caste census

Census 2027: The pressures of counting India

Enumerators working on the Census are facing several challenges in the field, including heat, connectivity issues, and safety concerns. Though the exercise is being conducted through a digital system designed for real-time monitoring, field workers say conditions on the ground and supervisory instructions are affecting data collection. Vijaita Singh reports on the challenges