Tripura to begin second phase of Census 2027 on January 25
The population enumeration will run until February 28 and will focus on individual socio-economic and demographic data collection.
The second phase of Census 2027 will take place in Tripura from January 25 to February 28, 2027, according to reports from Pragativadi and Hindustan Times. This upcoming round follows the first phase completed in August, which focused on household amenities and housing conditions.
Tripura Census Operations Director Ratan Biswas stated that a self-enumeration period will be available to residents from January 10 to January 24 before door-to-door surveys begin. The exercise will use digital tools, including web-based systems and mobile apps, to collect and track data as it is gathered.
The enumeration will involve a 40-question survey covering migration, fertility, culture, and demographic details. Biswas noted that the process will also include the state's homeless population. This marks India's eighth census since Independence and its first to be conducted entirely digitally.
A preparatory workshop was held on Friday at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala for senior administrative and district-level officials. The meeting, which included District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Magistrates, addressed inter-departmental coordination, financial logistics, and the training of field personnel.
Chief Secretary JK Sinha attended the workshop and said accurate census data is vital for driving inclusive development and shaping public policy. The state will continue its preparation and implementation activities through March 2027.