A population census will be held from January 25 to February 28, 2027, excluding snow-bound areas
India's 2027 census begins with a reference date of midnight on March 1, 2027. A revision round will take place from March 1 to March 5. The census will not cover five states and will include self-enumeration from January 10 to January 24.
- The reference date for the census is midnight on March 1, 2027.
- The census will not cover Manipur, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
- Population enumeration for the 2027 Census will occur across most of India.
- The Union Cabinet approved Rs 11,718 crore for conducting the census.
- Self-enumeration is available from January 10 to January 24, 2027.
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