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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced the state's census will begin on March 1, 2027, following the national schedule. The census will be conducted in two phases, starting with housing data collection. This update comes after the last census in 2011, providing crucial demographic insights. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh faces legal disputes over census-based reservation policies.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh Census 2027 to Begin March 1 Following National Schedule

  • Andhra Pradesh census aligns with national 2027 schedule
  • First phase covers housing and amenities data
  • Second phase focuses on population enumeration
  • Last census in the state was conducted in 2011
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Andhra Pradesh Census to begin on March 2027

Andhra Pradesh will conduct its population census from March 2027, aligning with India's nationwide census to update demographic and housing data.

"Population as ascertained at the last preceding census... shall be used for reservation purpose. – Himachal Pradesh SEC"

Amravati, July 11

The government of Andhra Pradesh announced the process of population enumeration in the State will commence from March 1, 2027.

Chief Secretary in the general administration department S Rawat issued a government order on Thursday to republish the notification issued by the Centre and published in the Gazette of India, in the AP Gazette with regard to conduct of population census in the state.

The Central Government has decided to conduct a nationwide census in 2027.

This aligns with the Centre's nationwide census schedule. The last census in Andhra Pradesh was conducted in 2011 as part of a larger Census of India.

The Union Home Ministry had announced the dates for the country's population census. The Central Goverment will carry out the census in two phases, starting March 1, 2027. The first phase of 2027, which will focus on listing operations, is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

This phase will collect data on housing conditions, assets, and amenities. However, the second phase will include phase and population enumeration, which will commence on March 1, 2027, for the rest of the country.

Meanwhile the Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has taken a strong exception to the state government's move to postpone the Urban Local Body (UBC) election reservation roster, asserting the the Urban Development Department has no legal mandate to alter a schedule issued by a constitution authority, as per an official statement.

In the letter dated July 10, the SEC said, "Your kind attention is invited towards clause (g) of Article 243P of the Constitution of India read with Section 2(31) of the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 and Section 2(38) of the Himachal Pradesh Minucipal Corporation Act, 1994, which in unambiguous terms provides that 'population as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant figures have been published' shall be used for the reservation purpose."

The order, signed by Special Secretary (Urban Development) Saurabh Jassal, had instructed that no reservation notification be issued or implemented "until such time as the updated Census data is officially released." Copies of the letter were marked to the Secretary, State Election Commission, and Director, Urban Development.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a social researcher, I'm concerned about the methodology. Last census had many errors in rural enumeration. Government should train enumerators properly and use technology to minimize mistakes. Data accuracy is crucial for policy making.
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Rohit P
Why such a long gap between phases? Northern states get priority again while Andhra waits. This creates imbalance in development planning. All states should be covered simultaneously for fair representation.
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Kavya N
Census is important but I hope they maintain privacy. Last time, our details were shared with marketing companies. Government should assure data protection and limit usage to official purposes only. #RightToPrivacy
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Vikram M
Good move! But implementation is key. In 2011, many migrant workers were missed because enumerators came during harvest season when people were in fields. Timing should consider local agricultural cycles.
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Sarah B
As an expat working in Andhra, I appreciate India's detailed census process. But the forms are too complex for common people. Simplified questionnaires in local languages would improve participation and accuracy.

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