Census 2027

Census 2027 guide

Fill in Census 2027 yourself, online

For the first time, households can answer the census on a government website before the enumerator comes to the door. It's called self-enumeration, and it's optional.

Where

se.census.gov.in

The only official portal. It works in 16 languages: English, Hindi and 14 others.

When

Only in your area's window, about two weeks before the door-to-door count.

Phase 1 (homes)
Every window has closed.
Phase 2 in Goa, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
16–30 November 2026
Phase 2 everywhere else
Before the February 2027 count; dates not announced yet.

How it works

  1. 1

    Open the portal

    Go to se.census.gov.in during your area's window.

  2. 2

    Sign in

    Use your mobile number and a few basic details.

  3. 3

    Answer the questions

    One person can fill them in for the whole household.

  4. 4

    Get your SE ID

    Submit, and you'll get a Self-Enumeration ID by SMS or email.

  5. 5

    Show it at the door

    Give the SE ID to the enumerator. They check your answers and submit them.

Good to know

  • The enumerator still visits, even if you filled it in online.
  • The portal only accepts answers during your area's window. In the snow-bound areas it only worked on devices inside the area.
  • Use only se.census.gov.in. Census staff never ask for money or bank PINs.
  • The Census Act, 1948 keeps individual census records confidential.