2027 Census; House listing to start on May 1

Indore: The door-to-door house listing process for 2027 Census will start on May 1 in the district. After the self-enumeration facility opened on April 15, approximately 7,500 residents have submitted their details online. This facility will be available until April 30.The listing of houses will continue till May 30. The district has been divided into 5,931 blocks ---3,861 urban and 2,070 rural. Around 6,000 enumerators have been appointed and trained to cover an estimated 10 lakh constructions identified during the initial numbering process.To ensure effective management, the district has been categorized into 42 administrative sectors, including 22 urban zones, 10 tehsils, eight municipal councils and Mhow Cantonment Board. Residents who have completed self-enumeration must provide their ID numbers to the visiting officials for verification.This census marks a transition to a fully digital model. Under the "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) framework, enumerators will use their personal smartphones to record data. The administration has specified technical requirements for these devices, including Android version 12 or iOS 15 and above, with at least 8 GB of free storage.The mobile application is designed to function offline, with data automatically syncing to the central server once an internet connection is established.The administration has restricted leave for all involved officials to ensure the timeline is met. Given the projected heatwave in May, enumerators have been advised to conduct field visits during the early morning and evening hours. The final population count is scheduled for the second phase, which will take place from Feb 1 to Feb 28, 2027.