Census 2027: India's 1st digital, self-enumeration census is coming
India's next big census is getting a tech upgrade—now you can fill in your own details online, in any of 16 languages.
Just log in with your mobile number, enter your info, and you'll get a Self Enumeration (SE) ID to show officials when they visit.
The process rolls out in two phases: House Listing is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026 (self-enumeration opens 15 days before), and Population Enumeration follows in February 2027.
What's new this time?
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The census will also dig into things like what kind of house you live in, internet access at home, smartphone ownership—even which cereal you eat most.
About 30 lakh enumerators will use GPS-enabled apps to collect data on the ground, all tracked live by a new Census Management System, while the Union Cabinet approved the Census of India 2027 with a total financial allocation of ₹11,718.24 crore for the entire census exercise.
It's data collection made smarter—and way more inclusive.