Census of India 2027: Phase 1 houselisting questionnaire notified
The questionnaire will form the basis for data collection during the houselisting phase, to be carried out between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union Territories
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The Ministry in a previous notification dated 7 January said the House listing and Housing Census will be carried out over a 30-day period to be decided separately by every state and Union Territory.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday notified the detailed questionnaire for Phase I of the Census of India 2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), prescribing 33 questions focusing on housing conditions and amenities.
The schedule seeks details information on housing characteristics, household size, access to basic amenities, sources of drinking water and energy, sanitation facilities, and ownership of key assets like bicycles, motorcycles, cars, televisions, computers, phones and internet connections.
The questionnaire will form the basis for data collection during the houselisting phase, to be carried out between April 1 and September 30, 2026, across all states and Union Territories.
“The questionnaire for Phase Il i.e. Population Enumeration will be notified in due course,” the notification added.
The Ministry in a previous notification dated 7 January said the House listing and Housing Census will be carried out over a 30-day period to be decided separately by every state and Union Territory.
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First Published: Jan 23 2026 | 12:01 AM IST