Rajasthan Census 2027: 33 Questions, Self-Census Option, Strict Penalties, May Start

• The Census-2027 process will begin in Rajasthan from May, with the first phase of house listing scheduled from May 16 to June 14.
• For the first time, a self-census option is available, allowing citizens to register information online from May 1 to May 15 via a new portal and mobile app.
• The census will be conducted in two phases: house listing in the first phase and actual counting of people next year, including a caste-based census.
• Strict penalties, including up to 3 years imprisonment and a 1000 rupee fine, are in place for obstructing census work or providing false information.
• Over 2 lakh employees, including 1.60 lakh enumerators, will be deployed, and their transfers will be restricted until the census is complete.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan's Census 2027 introduces self-census, caste-based data, and strict rules, starting May.