Raipur, May 02, 2026: The field operations for the first phase of India’s Census 2027—comprising House-listing and House-numbering—have officially commenced in Chhattisgarh.
This massive campaign began yesterday and is scheduled to continue until May 30, 2026. For this undertaking, 51,300 enumerators and 9,000 supervisors have been appointed across the state; they are currently going door-to-door to collect data.
Census Conducted in Digital Mode for the First Time: This census differs from previous ones as it is being conducted entirely through digital means.
Enumerators will use a mobile application to record information pertaining to a total of 33 questions regarding the status of houses, the amenities available to households, and their assets.
Administration Takes Strict Stance: Action Against Absent Employees: The administration has adopted a strict stance regarding the census operations.
In the Raipur Municipal Corporation area, notices have been issued to 44 employees who remained absent from duty, citing the Census Act, 1948, and the Chhattisgarh Civil Services Conduct Rules.
Officials have clarified that obstructing or refusing to participate in census work constitutes a punishable offense.
Achievements and an Atmosphere of Enthusiasm. Setting a Precedent in Remote Areas: In a remarkable feat, an enumerator from Gatam village—located in the Tokapal Tehsil of Bastar district—completed their assigned task on the very first day, despite challenging conditions, thereby infusing a spirit of enthusiasm across the state.
On the inaugural day of the campaign itself, District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners visited the field to inspect the operations and boost the morale of the field staff.
The impact of digital literacy in the state was evident in the “Self-Enumeration” initiative, wherein 149,862 households independently completed their census entries via the web portal between April 16 and April 30.
Guarantee of Data Security and Confidentiality: The Directorate of Census Operations has assured the general public that all personal information provided by them will be kept strictly confidential under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
This information cannot be used as evidence in any tax assessment, police investigation, or court proceedings. Even through the Right to Information Act, personal data cannot be accessed, they said.
This data will be utilized solely for the purpose of nation-building and the formulation of public welfare schemes, they added.
Appeal to Citizens: The administration has appeals to the residents of the state to provide accurate and precise information whenever enumerators visit their homes. This cooperation on your part constitutes not merely the provision of information, but an invaluable contribution to nation-building.
