Census 2027: First Phase (Houselisting & Housing Census)
The first phase of India’s Census 2027 commenced on 1 April 2026, marking a historic transition to the country’s first fully digital census. Conducted under the Census Act, 1948, and listed in the Union List (Entry 69), the exercise represents a major administrative and statistical milestone. This phase—Houselisting and Housing Census—will continue till September 2026 and focuses on collecting detailed information about housing conditions, infrastructure,
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