Amaravati, 15th April 2026

The Census 2027, the world's largest census exercise, has begun. The Government of Andhra Pradesh will commence Phase I of Census 2027 -Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) from tomorrow, marking the beginning of the country’s largest administrative and statistical exercise. This is India’s first ever digital data capture and Self-Enumeration.

In the first phase of the rollout, the Self-Enumeration portal will be available from April 16 to April 30, 2026. The Houselisting and Housing Census will follow from May 1 to May 30, 2026.

The Self-Enumeration exercise is a secure, web-based facility available in 16 regional languages including Telugu. For the first time, respondents can fill in their details online at their convenience before the enumerator’s visit. Enumerators will carry out door-to-door visits in all allocated blocks as in previous Censuses, while Self-Enumeration serves as an additional facility. To participate in Self-Enumeration, respondents can log in to the portal se.census.gov.in using their mobile number and basic credentials. Upon successful submission, a unique Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) is generated, which may be shared with the enumerator during the subsequent field visit.

During the Houselisting and Housing Census phase, comprehensive information on the condition of housing, household amenities, and assets possessed will be collected. A total of 33 questions for Phase I, published by the Govt. of India in January 2026 and republished by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in February 2026, will be used to capture these critical indicators, which serve as the foundation for evidence-based planning, policy formulation, and targeted welfare interventions.

The Census remains a vital tool for governance, providing a foundation for India’s development planning for the next decade. Data collected under the Census Act, 1948, is strictly confidential. The digital tools utilized for Census 2027 are equipped with robust encryption and multi-factor authentication to ensure the highest standards of data security.

The people are encouraged to actively participate in the Census process, either through Self-Enumeration or by extending full cooperation to enumerators during their visit.

 

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