Census 2027 rollout in 11 states from Wednesday: Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan

India's Census 2027 begins April 1, rolling out in 11 states. This census will be fully digital for the first time.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• India's Census 2027 begins April 1, rolling out in 11 states.
• This census will be fully digital for the first time.
• Phase one focuses on house listing and housing details.
• Phase two, scheduled for February 2027, will include population enumeration and the recording of caste information.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• Self-enumeration options are available to respondents.
• India's Census 2027 begins April 1, rolling out in 11 states.
• This census will be fully digital for the first time.
• Phase one focuses on house listing and housing details.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• This census will be fully digital for the first time.
• Phase one focuses on house listing and housing details.
• Phase two, scheduled for February 2027, will include population enumeration and the recording of caste information.