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Census 2027 begins with digital houselisting; PM self-enumerates

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Census 2027 begins with digital houselisting; PM self-enumerates (GS2 · Census, 1 April 2026)

What happened

  • Census 2027 began with the Houselisting and Housing Census and first-ever digital data capture and self-enumeration; the PM completed self-enumeration [PIB].

Background

  • Population enumeration is due in February 2027 with reference date 1 March 2027 (snow-bound areas Oct 2026).

Why it matters

  • First census since 2011; includes caste enumeration.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Population and associated issues; urbanisation

  1. As per PIB (2026-04-01): census 2027 began with the Houselisting and Housing Census and first-ever digital data capture and self-enumeration; the PM completed self-enumeration.
  2. First census since 2011; includes caste enumeration.
Quotable data point

Census 2027 began with the Houselisting and Housing Census and first-ever digital data capture and self-enumeration.

PIB: MHA: Census 2027 begins, 1 Apr 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Census phases.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Phase I

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

New feature

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Last census

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: MHA: Census 2027 begins, 1 Apr 2026

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