Census 2027 blog

Analysis and context around India's Census 2027 — what official releases mean, where the exercise stands, and what to watch next. Every factual claim links to its source, per our accuracy policy.

September 8, 2026

Houselisting Ends September 30 — Where Census 2027 Stands

33 of 36 states have finished houselisting; West Bengal, Assam and Manipur close out Phase 1 by September 30, while snow-bound India is already being enumerated. The full picture, sourced.

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