The Union Home Ministry on Monday officially announced that India’s next population census — the first since 2011 — will be conducted in two phases, starting October 1, 2026, and concluding with the second phase on March 1, 2027.
The census will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, the Houselisting Operation (HLO), data related to housing conditions, assets, and household amenities will be collected.
In the second phase, the Population Enumeration (PE), details on demographic, socio-economic, cultural, and other aspects of every person will be gathered.
