Key Facts
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister V D Satheesan will lead the self-enumeration process for Census 2027, India's first fully digital census. The 15-day self-enumeration facility opens on June 16, 2026, through the official Census portal, allowing residents to submit household details before field operations begin.
Details of the Self-Enumeration Launch
Governor Arlekar will record his details at Lok Bhavan at 11 am on June 16. Chief Minister Satheesan will follow at 12:30 pm the same day, along with Chief Secretary A Jayathilak. The state police chief will complete the process on June 17 at police headquarters.
Phases of Census 2027
The first phase, House Listing and Housing Census, will be conducted across Kerala from July 1 to July 30, 2026. The second phase, Population Enumeration, is scheduled for February 2027. Officials highlight that this census will be a landmark exercise, utilizing digital tools for data collection, compilation, and dissemination to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Key Details for Residents
- 33 questions have been notified for the House Listing and Housing Census.
- Information submitted via self-enumeration will be verified by enumerators during field visits.
- Around 61,282 enumerators and 10,189 supervisors, mostly teachers and government employees, have been identified.
- Enumerators will use a dedicated mobile app, and the entire operation will be managed through the Census Management and Monitoring System portal.
Historical Context
Conducted under the Census Act, 1948, and Census Rules, 1990, the Census of India is one of the world's largest administrative and statistical exercises. Census 2027 will be the 16th census in India's history and the eighth since Independence.
FAQ
What is the self-enumeration process in Census 2027?
Self-enumeration allows residents to submit their household details online via the Census portal from June 16 to June 30, 2026, before enumerators verify the data during field visits.
When will the Census 2027 be conducted in Kerala?
The first phase (House Listing and Housing Census) runs from July 1 to July 30, 2026, and the second phase (Population Enumeration) is scheduled for February 2027.
How many enumerators are involved in Kerala's Census?
Around 61,282 enumerators and 10,189 supervisors, mostly teachers and government employees, have been appointed for the census exercise.