India Announces Population Census 2027 with Caste Enumeration
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Population Census 2027 |
| Announcement | Conducted after a 16-year gap, last census in 2011. |
| Phases | Phase I: House Listing Operations, Phase II: Population Enumeration. |
| Reference Date | March 1, 2027 for most regions; October 1, 2026 for Ladakh and snow-bound areas. |
| Caste Enumeration | Included for the first time in decades to gather socio-economic data. |
| Legal Basis | Section 3 of Census Act, 1948; Notification on June 16, 2025. |
| Objective | Update population data, aid in governance, planning, and welfare schemes. |
| Last Census | 2011: House Listing (Apr-Sep 2010), Enumeration (Feb 2011). |
| Postponed Census | 2021: Postponed due to COVID-19, planned for Apr 2020 and Feb 2021. |