The Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat, is undertaking preparatory activities for Census 2027 in the State of Gujarat.
In this regard, a Press Conference has been organized on 12th May, 2026 at Government Circuit House Gandhinagar to brief media representatives regarding various aspects of the forthcoming Census activities, including the Self Enumeration and door-to-door enumeration of House Listing Operations (HLO).
For the first time, citizens will have the opportunity to participate in the Census through the Self Enumeration portal (https://se.census.gov.inhttps://se.census.gov.in) introduced by the Government of India. Under this initiative, people can voluntarily submit their details about their Houses, Amenities available in their household, Assets etc.online in a simple, secure and convenient manner. In Gujarat the Self Enumeration period would be from 17th, May to 31st May, 2026. This citizen-centric initiative aims to promote digital participation, accuracy and ease in Census operations.
House Listing Operations (HLO) via door to door data collection will be done by the appointed Census functionaries from 1st June, 2026 to 30th June, 2026 in the Gujarat state through Houselisting Mobile Application (HLO App) designed especially for Census field enumeration.
Shri Sujal J Mayatra – Director of Census and other Senior officers of the Directorate addressed the media and highlighted the importance of Census as a vital national exercise for planning and policy formulation. He further highlighted the significance of Census, public participation, confidentiality of data and the role of citizens in ensuring accurate enumeration.
Shri Mayatra also appealed to all citizens to actively participate and provide accurate information. It was also emphasized that all information collected during Census operations remains strictly confidential under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
Media representatives from print, electronic and digital platforms participated in the Press Conference and were requested to extend wide publicity and public awareness regarding Census activities across the State.
Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat
Government of India – Ministry of Home Affairs
Gujarat is set to begin the long-awaited population census process, which is being conducted after a gap of 15 years. Usually held every 10 years, the last census in India took place in 2011.
According to officials, the census will be conducted in two phases across 17 municipal corporations and 34 districts in the state with the support of more than 1.10 lakh staff members.
Sujal Mayatra stated that the first phase will involve house listing and housing census, scheduled from May 17 to May 31. During this phase, details related to houses and households will be collected.
The second phase, which will focus on population enumeration, will begin from June and continue with detailed population counting in February next year.
Citizens will also have the option of self-enumeration through an online portal, allowing them to submit their information digitally. Officials said that around 33 questions will be asked during the census process, including four new questions added since the 2011 census.
Authorities emphasized that extensive training is being provided to ensure accurate data collection and to avoid excessive burden on government employees involved in the exercise.
The census is considered crucial for future planning, welfare schemes, infrastructure development, and policy decisions at both state and national levels.
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