India Census 2027 with Caste Data Begins from October 2026
After 17 years, the national population census will be conducted in India starting from March 1, 2027. According to sources, the census will also include caste-based data collection for the first time in many years.
The national census will be carried out in two phases. The first phase will begin in the northern hilly regions. As per sources, the census will start on October 1, 2026, in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
The 2021 census was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2027 census is expected to be one of the most comprehensive data collection exercises undertaken by the Indian government.
The Indian Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948 and the Census Rules, 1990. The last census was conducted in 2011 in two phases.
In addition, the government is introducing a new bill that allows households to register their homes from the comfort of their homes.