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Chhattisgarh's Digital Census 2027 Phase 1 Begins May 1

The first phase of Census 2027, the House Listing and Housing Census, will commence in Chhattisgarh on May 1 and continue until May 30. This phase will digitally collect detailed information on all buildings, including their type, usage, construction, and available amenities like water and electricity. In a historic shift, this marks India's first fully digital census, with data entered via mobile phones and monitored through a central system. Citizens also have the voluntary option for online self-enumeration through a dedicated portal from April 16-30.

Key Points: Census 2027 Phase 1 in Chhattisgarh: Dates & Digital Process

  • House listing from May 1-30
  • Option for online self-enumeration
  • First fully digital Indian census
  • Collects data on amenities & construction
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First phase of Census 2027 in Chhattisgarh to begin from May 1

Chhattisgarh's house listing for Census 2027 runs May 1-30. Learn about self-enumeration online, digital data collection, and key details recorded.

"It will be India's first fully digital census - Census Report"

Raipur, April 12

As the first phase of the nationwide Census 2027 has already commenced across the country from April 1, the house listing exercise in Chhattisgarh is scheduled to begin on May 1.

Preparations for this massive exercise are in full swing in the state. The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, is a crucial component of the overall census process.

During this phase, detailed information about every residential and non-residential building -- including its status, usage, and available amenities -- will be collected.

In Chhattisgarh, house listing and enumeration of houses will be carried out from May 1 to May 30. In line with the 'Digital India' initiative, citizens will also have the option of 'Self-Enumeration' this time.

From April 16 to April 30, families can voluntarily submit information about their households through a dedicated online portal. Those opting for self-enumeration will receive a unique Self-Enumeration ID, which they must preserve and provide to census enumerators during their visit for verification.

The first phase will record several key details, including the number, status, and type of each building and house; its usage (residential, commercial, or other); the nature of construction (kachcha, pakka, or semi-pakka); the number of households; and availability of basic amenities such as drinking water, toilet facilities, electricity, cooking fuel, and internet connectivity.

This Census is historic in many ways. It will be India's first fully digital census, with enumerators and supervisors entering data directly through mobile phones. The entire process will be monitored through the Census Management and Monitoring System. All information collected will remain strictly confidential and will not be disclosed, even under the RTI Act.

This will be India's 16th national census overall and the eighth since Independence. The last census was conducted in 2011, while the one due in 2021 could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first census in India was carried out in 1872, and the first after Independence took place in 1951.

- IANS

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Rajesh Q
Good to see Chhattisgarh gearing up. The data on amenities like drinking water and internet will be very revealing. In our village, the 2011 data helped get a new handpump sanctioned. Accurate counting is crucial for development.
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Aman W
While the digital push is commendable, I hope they have trained enough enumerators for remote areas in Bastar and Sarguja. Internet connectivity is still a challenge there. The success will depend on ground execution.
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Sarah B
Interesting read. As someone who has lived in India for a few years, the scale of this operation is mind-boggling. Collecting data on 1.4+ billion people digitally is a massive IT challenge. Hope the data privacy measures are robust.
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Vikram M
Finally! The 2021 delay created a big data gap for planners and researchers. This census will give us the true picture of urbanization, migration, and access to basic facilities after a long 16-year gap. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
My mother is a retired school teacher who worked as an enumerator in 2011. She used to walk for miles. Now with mobile phones, it should be easier. But please ensure the staff is paid properly and on time. They do a national duty.

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