Census 2027: Self-enumeration starts in Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Faridabad; Here's how to register via se.census.gov.in and finish the process online

The self-enumeration process for the first phase of Census 2027 (house listing and housing census) begins today, April 16, 2026, in six states and union territories — Haryana (including Gurgaon and Faridabad), Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. This voluntary online facility will continue till April 30, 2026. After this, census enumerators will conduct door-to-door verification from May 1 to May 30, 2026, to cross-check the information and collect details from households that did not participate online.

The second phase of the census (population enumeration) is scheduled for February 2027 in most parts of the country.

Why self-enumeration for Census 2027?

Self-enumeration allows residents to fill household details at their convenience without waiting for enumerators. It is expected to make the process faster and more accurate while reducing the burden on field staff.


As per TOI, Gurgaon’s Additional Deputy Commissioner Sonu Bhatt urged citizens to use the facility. “This is not mandatory, but we urge people to use this self-enumeration process as it will be more convenient and save the time of the residents,” he said.

Census 2027: How to register for self-enumeration

1. Visit the official portal: se.census.gov.in (The portal is available from 6 AM to 12 Midnight.)
2. Click on the registration option and enter the name of the head of the household and a mobile number (only one household can be registered per mobile number).
3. Select your preferred language.
4. Enter the name of your city/district and provide the exact location of your house.
5. Answer the 33 questions related to the household, including:
   
   
   • Material used for walls and roof
   • Ownership status and number of rooms
   • Number of persons living in the house
   • Main source of drinking water, electricity, toilet facility, and drainage
   • Availability of kitchen, LPG/PNG connection, fuel used for cooking
   • Staple grain consumed by the household
   • Number of radios, TVs, laptops/computers, mobile phones, vehicles, and internet connection
6. Carefully review all information and submit the form.
7. Note down or take a screenshot of the self-enumeration ID that appears on the screen. This ID will also be sent via SMS and email.
8. When enumerators visit your house later, provide this ID for verification.

States & UTs where self-enumeration is upcoming recently

• Haryana (including Gurgaon and Faridabad)
• Chandigarh
• Madhya Pradesh
• Andhra Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh

In Bihar, the self-enumeration window is from April 17 to May 1, followed by door-to-door enumeration from May 2 to May 31.

House listing exercise begins today (April 16) in eight states and union territories. It will continue till May 15, 2026. The states and UTs covered are: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi (New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Cantonment Board), Goa, Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Odisha, and Sikkim. In Delhi, the exercise will cover areas under New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board. NDMC includes central Delhi areas such as Connaught Place, Chanakyapuri, and parts of Lutyens’ Delhi, while Delhi Cantonment Board covers the Cantonment area.

The first phase of Census 2027 focuses only on house listing and housing details. No personal or individual-level information (like caste in this phase) will be collected now. The second phase, which includes population enumeration and caste data, is scheduled for February 2027.

Residents are encouraged to use the online self-enumeration facility to make the process smoother and faster for everyone.

(With TOI inputs)