Central Government Notifies 2027 Census Schedule
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification | Central government issues notification for the 2027 Census under Section 3 of the Census Act, 1948. |
| Supersedes | Supersedes the March 2019 order for the 2021 Census, delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. |
| Reference Date | 1st March, 2027 for most parts of India. |
| Special Reference Date | 1st October, 2026 for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand due to logistical challenges. |
| About Census | - Largest source of demographic and socio-economic data in India. |
| - First synchronized census conducted in 1881 under W.C. Plowden. | |
| - Conducted every 10 years, starting with the first non-synchronous census in 1872. | |
| Legal Framework | - Census Act, 1948 provides legal framework but does not mandate specific frequency. |
| - Permanent Census organization established in May 1949 under the Ministry of Home Affairs. | |
| - Registrar General's Office implements the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969. |