Census 2027 to begin in Gujarat from June 1, over 3.74 lakh citizens complete self-enumeration

The first phase of Census 2027 will begin across Gujarat on June 1, marking the start of the country’s 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. Unlike previous exercises, the Census will be conducted entirely through digital platforms. The last Census was carried out in 2011.

The Gujarat government has appealed to all residents to actively participate in the nationwide population enumeration drive. According to the Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat, the Census will be conducted in two phases.

The first phase, known as House Listing Operations (HLO), will be carried out from June 1 to June 30, 2026. During this phase, enumerators will collect information related to housing conditions, family details, drinking water sources, sanitation facilities, household assets and other socio-economic indicators through a questionnaire comprising 33 questions.

The 33 questions that will be asked during Census 2027

1. House number assigned by the municipality or local authority.

2. Census house number allotted by the enumerator.

3. Material used for the floor of the house.

4. Material used for the walls of the house.

5. Material used for the roof of the house.

6. Purpose for which the house is being used.

7. Condition of the house (good, livable or dilapidated).

Family details

8. Household number.

9. Number of members living in the household.

10. Name of the head of the household.

11. Gender of the head of the household.

12. Social category of the head of the household (SC, ST or others).

13. Ownership status of the house.

14. Number of rooms occupied by the household.

15. Number of married couples living in the household (including live-in couples).

Water and sanitation

16. Main source of drinking water.

17. Whether drinking water is available throughout the year.

18. Main source of lighting.

19. Availability of toilet facilities.

20. Type of toilet facility.

21. Outlet for wastewater.

22. Availability of bathing facility.

23. Availability of kitchen and LPG/PNG connection.

24. Main fuel used for cooking.

Household assets and amenities

25. Availability of radio/transistor.

26. Availability of television.

27. Availability of internet access.

28. Availability of laptop/computer.

29. Availability of telephone/mobile phone.

30. Ownership of bicycle/scooter/moped.

31. Ownership of car/jeep/van.

Other important information

32. Main food grain consumed by the household.

33. Mobile number for Census-related communication.

The second phase, Population Enumeration (PE), will be conducted from February 9 to February 28, 2027. This phase will include population counting as well as caste enumeration, which will be undertaken simultaneously across the country.

As part of the Census 2027 exercise, Gujarat launched its self-enumeration campaign on May 17, 2026.

As of May 30, 2026, more than 3.74 lakh citizens in Gujarat had registered through the self-enumeration process. Of these, over 3.30 lakh forms have been successfully completed, while around 44,000 applications remain under process.

The Census exercise will cover all districts, municipal corporations, municipalities and villages across Gujarat. A total of 1,10,598 House Listing Blocks (HLBs) have been identified for the operation.

The exercise will be carried out by 1,09,038 enumerators and monitored by 18,254 supervisors. To ensure smooth implementation, enumerators, supervisors and other Census officials have undergone specialised training in three phases.

Citizens were given the option to submit their details independently through the Self-Enumeration portal between May 17 and May 31, 2026. Those who complete the process online will not require a visit from an enumerator.

The Directorate of Census Operations has emphasised that all information collected under the Census Act, 1948 and Census Rules, 1990 will remain strictly confidential. The data cannot be used for legal proceedings, taxation or any other administrative action. Officials have also clarified that every citizen is legally obligated to provide accurate and complete information, and refusal to furnish details may attract penalties under the law.

For assistance or queries related to the Census, citizens can contact the Government of India's toll-free helpline number 1855 or visit the official Census website.