Census 2027: 23 states and UTs complete first phase of houselisting

Houselisting operations for Census 2027 are advancing across the country, with 23 states and Union Territories completing the initial phase. Himachal Pradesh has recently begun field operations, while Kerala and Nagaland have launched self-enumeration processes.

This digital-first census aims to achieve comprehensive coverage by collecting data on housing and household details through a structured questionnaire. The exercise marks a shift toward technology-enabled data collection.