On 12 December 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹11,718 crore for conducting Census 2027.
Census 2027 will be conducted in two phases—Phase I (Houselisting and Housing Census) and Phase II (Population Enumeration). It will be India’s 16th Census overall and the 8th Census since Independence. India’s Census is regarded as the largest administrative and statistical exercise in the world.
A major highlight is that Caste Enumeration will be included in Census 2027. It will also be India’s first-ever digital Census, with data collection carried out through mobile applications available on both Android and iOS platforms.
Around 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed for the exercise. Census 2027 will cover the entire population of the country, involving door-to-door visits to every household using separate questionnaires for housing and population data.
🔑 Key Facts for Competitive Exams
- Budget: ₹11,718 crore
- Year: 2027
- Census number: 16th overall, 8th after Independence
- Special features: Digital Census & Caste Enumeration
- Field staff involved: ~30 lakh
Q : What is a key feature that makes Census 2027 unique compared to previous Censuses in India?
A) It will cover only urban population
B) It will be the first Census conducted after Independence
C) It will be India’s first fully digital Census using mobile applications
D) It will be conducted in a single phase
✅ Correct Answer: C) It will be India’s first fully digital Census using mobile applications
Caste Enumeration will be included in Census 2027. It will also be India’s first-ever digital Census, with data collection carried out through mobile applications available on both Android and iOS platforms.
