Kerala — Census 2027
CompletedHouselisting window (Phase 1)
Jul 1–30, 2026
Self-enumeration window
Jun 16–30, 2026
Population enumeration (Phase 2)
Feb 1–28, 2027
Reference date
March 1, 2027
00:00 hrs — the “census moment”
3,34,06,061
2011 population
14
districts
Thiruvananthapuram
capital
Scheduled alongside Nagaland (SE 16-30 June, HLO 1-30 July) per official RGI schedule PDF; self-enumeration opening on 16 June covered by The Week and ANI. HLO window ended 30 July 2026 and no extension was reported in searches, so status is completed per the notified schedule (Kerala was still ongoing when the 29-state completion tally was reported on 17 July).
Kerala is taking part in Census 2027 — India's 16th census and its first fully digital one — like every state in the country, across two phases: the Houselisting & Housing Census (Phase 1, April–September 2026) and Population Enumeration (Phase 2).
Houselisting in Kerala
In Kerala, its 30-day houselisting window ran 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-30, preceded by an online self-enumeration window from 2026-06-16 to 2026-06-30 on se.census.gov.in. During houselisting, enumerators visited every building to record 33 notified questions on housing conditions, household amenities and assets — from drinking-water source and toilet access to internet connectivity and vehicle ownership. Households that completed self-enumeration online received a Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) to share with the visiting enumerator instead of answering questions again.
What happens next in Kerala
Population Enumeration (Phase 2) is scheduled for February 2027, when enumerators will record 40 notified questions for every person — demographics, religion, language, education, work, migration and, for the first time since 1931, caste enumeration. The reference date is 00:00 hrs on March 1, 2027: Kerala's official 2027 population will describe the state exactly at that moment.
Kerala in numbers
At the 2011 census Kerala recorded a population of 33,406,061. The state currently has 14 districts, with Thiruvananthapuram as its capital. Official 2027 figures will be published by the Registrar General after enumeration — this page will link them the day they release, and until then we never publish projections.
Kerala census FAQ
When is the census in Kerala?
Houselisting ran 2026-07-01 to 2026-07-30 (self-enumeration 2026-06-16 to 2026-06-30). Population Enumeration follows in February 2027.
What is the census reference date for Kerala?
00:00 hrs on March 1, 2027, the national reference date. The population count describes Kerala exactly at that moment.
When will Kerala's Census 2027 population be known?
No official date is announced. Because Census 2027 is digital end-to-end, provisional totals are expected substantially faster than 2011's paper-based tabulation. Subscribe on this page to be emailed the day figures release.
Is self-enumeration still open in Kerala?
No — the self-enumeration window has closed with the houselisting phase. A fresh self-enumeration window opens before Phase 2 in February 2027.
Get notified when Kerala enters Phase 2
Phase 2 begins February 2027. One email per milestone — schedule changes, phase starts, official data releases. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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