Census 2027: Kerala begins self-enumeration from June 16
Kerala has announced the commencement of the self-enumeration phase for the 2027 Census, running from June 16 to June 30, 2026. Residents can submit household data via a government portal, which will later be verified by enumerators during field visits in July.
Why it matters
This digital-first approach to census data collection represents a significant shift in administrative efficiency and data management for India's most populous states.
The 15-day self-enumeration period of the Houselisting and Housing Census, which forms phase 1 of Census 2027, will begin in Kerala on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
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