Delhi Gears Up for Census Phase 1: Door-to-Door Survey to Begin April 16

What is Phase 1 of the Census?

The first phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census, focuses on gathering detailed information about households, buildings, and living conditions across the national capital. Unlike the later stage, this phase does not involve counting individuals but instead maps every structure and household in the city.

Enumerators will ask around 33 questions covering essential aspects such as:

• Availability of basic facilities (water, electricity, sanitation)
• Details of the head of the household, including name and gender
• Ownership status of the house

In a significant shift towards modernization, the entire exercise will be conducted digitally. Enumerators will use a dedicated mobile application to record responses, ensuring faster data collection and improved accuracy.

Key Dates and Areas Covered

The Census exercise in Delhi will be conducted in two phases of 30 days each:

• April 16 to May 15: Areas under NDMC and Delhi Cantonment
• May 16 to June 15: Areas under MCD

The survey will cover all districts of Delhi, spanning urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. From densely populated neighborhoods to unauthorized colonies and slum clusters, every locality will be included. Authorities have divided the city into multiple enumeration blocks to ensure systematic and comprehensive coverage.

Special focus is being placed on high-density and high-migration zones to minimize the chances of missing data.

How the Process Will Work

Trained enumerators will visit households and collect information using structured questionnaires. The use of digital devices is expected to streamline the process and reduce manual errors.

Officials have emphasized that all data collected will remain confidential and will be used strictly for statistical and planning purposes.

Additionally, residents will have the option to self-enumerate through the official online portal.

How to Self-Enroll for Census 2027

Residents who prefer to complete the process themselves can follow these steps:

• Visit the official self-enumeration portal: https://se.census.gov.in
• Log in using your mobile number and mark your location on the map
• Enter household details and submit the information
• Receive a 16-digit Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID)
• Share the SE ID with the enumerator during their visit

What Residents Should Keep in Mind

Authorities have urged citizens to cooperate fully with enumerators to ensure the success of the Census. Residents should:

• Verify the identity of officials before sharing information
• Provide accurate and honest responses
• Stay cautious of misinformation regarding the exercise

Public participation will be critical in ensuring that the Census accurately reflects Delhi’s demographic and housing landscape. The data collected during this phase will form the backbone of future policymaking and resource allocation, making it one of the most significant governance exercises of the decade.