Census 2027: multiple house calls to be made by enumerators before listing houses as ‘vacant’
Census 2027 officials in India have announced that enumerators will make multiple visits to homes before classifying them as 'vacant' to ensure accuracy. This follows concerns about rising vacancy rates in Kerala due to high levels of family migration.
Why it matters
Accurate census data is critical for government policy, resource allocation, and understanding demographic shifts like migration.
A house will be reported as ‘vacant’ in the Houselisting and Housing Census phase of Census 2027 only after repeated efforts are made to ascertain whether it is occupied or not, Census officials said.
The report provides factual information regarding government procedures and cites existing migration data without taking a political stance.
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