Uttar Pradesh to begin Census 2027 self-enumeration on November 16
Households in the state can submit their details online through an official portal before enumerators visit their homes.
The self-enumeration facility for Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh will start on November 16, according to a report by Hindustan Times. Director of Census Operations, Sheetal Verma, stated that the online option will be available until November 30 via the portal se.census.gov.in.
This new digital process allows households to file details before an enumerator arrives. Once the form is submitted, a unique Self-Enumeration ID is generated, which must be shared with the enumerator to retrieve the information through a mobile application.
Verma clarified that self-enumeration is optional and enumerators will visit every home regardless. The population enumeration, which includes caste enumeration, is scheduled to take place from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027.
The 40-question questionnaire covers personal, social, educational, and economic data, including name, age, religion, caste, and occupation. Verma advised those using mobile phones to use the pin-drop facility to mark their house location correctly.
The reference date for the census is the midnight of January 4-5, 2027, with the homeless population being counted on the night of January 4. The initial phase of house listing was finished in the state between May 22 and June 20 this year.
In Lucknow, preparations have faced challenges due to staff participation. The municipal corporation has requested action against employees from over 42 departments who were absent from census training sessions.