Two phases announced:
• Hill states: by Oct 1, 2026
• Rest of India: by Mar 1, 2027
Delayed since 2021, the count finally resumes
• India’s economy and cities have transformed
• Surveys rely on outdated 2011 data
• Census will bring much-needed clarity
• Caste data to be collected after 93 years
• Could reshape reservations and politics
• May spark demand for sub-categorisation
• Caste data may deepen group rivalries
• Parties must handle findings with care
• Lok Sabha seats to be redrawn post-Census
• Women’s quota depends on it
• Southern states fear losing ground
The 2027 Census isn’t just about numbers—
It will redefine policy, power, and politics