Count Me In: India’s Digital Census 2027 Trial Kicks Off with Self-Enumeration Drive

Updated: November 02, 2025 05:02

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India’s Census 2027 pre-test officially began on November 1, 2025, with a self-enumeration trial in select urban and rural areas. Citizens can now submit their household data online via a secure portal. This marks a major step toward India’s first fully digital census, emphasizing accessibility, accuracy, and administrative efficiency.

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India has taken a significant leap toward its first-ever fully digital population census as the Census 2027 pre-test began on November 1, 2025, with a self-enumeration trial in select cities and rural areas. The initiative, led by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, aims to test the digital tools, processes, and public response ahead of the full-scale rollout.

Key Highlights of the Census 2027 Trial:

Self-Enumeration Window Opens

From November 1 to 7, selected citizens can log into a secure portal to digitally submit household and demographic data.

Enumerators will assist participants by sharing portal access details and guiding them through the process.

Trial Locations Across India

The pre-test is being conducted in urban and rural pockets of states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, including areas such as Mangadu Municipality (Kancheepuram) and R.K. Pet Taluk (Thiruvallur).

Digital Tools Under Evaluation

The trial will assess the usability of the self-enumeration website and mobile app, which are not yet publicly released.

Officials will monitor data accuracy, user experience, and technical glitches during the trial phase from November 10 to 30.

Massive Administrative Scale

Over 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors, supported by 1.3 lakh Census officials, are being mobilized for the full census operation.

The digital approach is expected to reduce manual errors, speed up data processing, and enhance transparency.

Public Awareness & Data Security

The government is emphasizing data privacy and encryption, ensuring citizens that their information will be securely stored and used only for statistical purposes.

Awareness campaigns are planned to educate the public on the benefits and process of self-enumeration.

This trial marks a transformative moment in India’s demographic documentation journey. As the nation prepares for its biggest data-gathering exercise, the success of this digital trial could redefine how India counts—and understands—itself.

Sources: India TV News, Deccan Chronicle, India Today, The Hindu

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