Census 2027 Houselisting Begins April 1; Self-Enumeration, Caste Data Included

• Houselisting for Census 2027 starts April 1, running until September 30 in all states and UTs.
• A new self-enumeration option will be available for 15 days before the 30-day houselisting period.
• The decadal census, postponed from 2021 due to COVID-19, will be digital, using mobile apps for data collection.
• The population enumeration (PE) phase is scheduled for February 2027.
• Census 2027 will include electronic caste data collection, a decision made by the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.

Why It Matters: India's Census 2027 begins April 1 with self-enumeration and digital caste data collection.