Digital census 2027 begins in CG with door-to-door survey

Raipur: The first phase of Census 2027, covering house listing and housing data collection, began across Chhattisgarh on May 1, 2026, as part of a month-long digital exercise aimed at capturing key demographic and housing details.The state has appointed 51,300 enumerators and 9,000 supervisors for this task. These personnel are visiting households to collect data.This census marks a shift from traditional methods as it is being conducted entirely through digital means. Enumerators are using a mobile app to record information on 33 parameters, including housing conditions, household amenities, and assets.The administration has taken a firm stand against negligence in census duties. The Raipur Municipal Corporation issued notices to 44 employees who remained absent from duty under the Census Act 1948 and the Chhattisgarh Civil Services (Conduct) Rules.Officials stated that obstructing census work or refusing to perform assigned duties is a punishable offence.Despite challenging terrain, the campaign has seen early success. An enumerator in Gatam village, under the Tokapal tehsil of Bastar district, completed the first day's work ahead of schedule.To monitor the progress, district collectors and municipal commissioners inspected field operations on the opening day. The state has also seen a positive response to the self-enumeration facility. Between 16 and 30 April, a total of 1,49,862 families used the web portal to submit their own data.The Directorate of Census Operations has assured citizens that personal information collected under the Census Act 1948 will remain confidential.This data cannot be used as evidence in tax probes, police investigations, or court cases. Individual details are exempt from disclosure even under the Right to Information Act. The statistics will be used only for national planning and the formulation of welfare schemes.The administration has urged residents to cooperate with enumerators and provide accurate information.