The second phase of the Census of India 2027 is scheduled to be held from 25 January to 28 February 2027. A budget of Rs 11,718.24 crore has been approved for this entire process.

This will be the country's first digital census, utilizing tablets or mobile applications for data collection.

First Digital Census With Caste Enumeration

During this nationwide census, a total of 40 questions will be asked of citizens. Notably, this will be the first time since 1931 that caste enumeration will be included in the census.

According to official information, the census will not be conducted during this specified period in Manipur, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh.