Census 2027: 33 FAQs unveiled for first phase

The government has released a set of 33 Frequently Asked Questions to guide the public through the first phase of Census 2027, beginning with houselisting and housing enumeration. A self-enumeration portal has been opened for people who prefer to fill out their details themselves, with the process applicable to both phases of the census.

The FAQs cover a wide range of topics, starting with basic identifiers such as the building number, census house number, and the predominant materials used in the floor, walls, and roof of the house. Enumerators will later ask about the house’s use and condition, and then move to the number of persons normally residing in the household, along with key household details like the head of the household and related demographic information.

A notable clarification in the FAQs is on live-in relationships: if a couple considers their relationship a stable union, they should be treated as a married couple for census purposes. Other questions probe the types of cereal consumed, access to basic and modern necessities, and the types of vehicles owned by the household, as part of building an accurate demographic picture.

Officials emphasize that the census will collect information about the head of the household, including name and sex, and whether the head belongs to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or other communities. The government has notified 33 questions to be asked during the first phase, with details on housing, household composition, and social identifiers. The census mascots Pragati and Vikas were also unveiled as part of the campaign to engage the public.

As plans advance, officials indicate that clarity on the caste methodology is likely by July, with the broader aim of ensuring a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of the nation’s population and housing landscape.

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