Census 2027: self-enumeration begins in Tamil Nadu and Tripura
Self-enumeration for the Houselisting and Housing Census (Phase I of Census 2027) began in Tamil Nadu and Tripura on 17 July 2026 and will remain open till 31 July 2026.
Summary
The self-enumeration facility for the Houselisting and Housing Census under Phase I of Census 2027 began in Tamil Nadu and Tripura on 17 July 2026, marking the start of Census operations in the two States. Self-enumeration through the portal se.census.gov.in is open till 31 July 2026, followed by house-to-house field enumeration from 1 to 30 August 2026. Houselisting field work is underway in Kerala and Nagaland till 30 July 2026, and the first phase of Census 2027 has been completed in 29 States and UTs; Census 2027 is the first to use digital tools, with data collected through a mobile application.
Key facts
- Start
- 17 July 2026
- States
- Tamil Nadu and Tripura
- Self-enumeration window
- 17–31 July 2026 (se.census.gov.in)
- House-to-house enumeration
- 1–30 August 2026
- Phase I completed
- 29 States/UTs
- Ongoing field work
- Kerala and Nagaland, till 30 July 2026
- First
- First Census using digital tools
- Law
- Census Act, 1948 (data confidential)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which two States did self-enumeration under Phase I of Census 2027 begin on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Tamil Nadu and Tripura
Self-enumeration began in Tamil Nadu and Tripura; houselisting field work was underway in Kerala and Nagaland.
By 17 July 2026, in how many States/UTs had the first phase (Houselisting and Housing Census) of Census 2027 been completed?
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Correct answer: A — 29
The release states that the first phase of Census 2027 has been completed in 29 States/UTs.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 operations in Tamil Nadu and Tripura: 1. Self-enumeration is open till 31 July 2026. 2. House-to-house field enumeration will follow from 1 to 30 August 2026. 3. Information is collected under the Census Act, 1948. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the Ministry of Home Affairs release.