Census 2027: Government Releases 33 Questions, Lifestyle Details to be Collected

• The central government has released a list of 33 questions for the upcoming Census 2027, to be asked door-to-door by officials.
• Beyond family member count, the census will gather extensive lifestyle data, including vehicle ownership, food grains consumed, and internet usage.
• Information on housing materials (roof, walls), drinking water, toilet facilities, and ownership of gadgets like laptops and smartphones will also be collected.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs notification specifies that mobile numbers will only be used for census-related communication.
• Phase I (Houselisting & Housing Census) questionnaire for Census of India 2027 has been issued; Phase II (Population Enumeration) details are pending.

Why It Matters: Census 2027 will collect detailed lifestyle and facility information beyond basic demographics.