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Haryana's Census population count likely from January 2027; residents to answer 40 questions

Panchkula, Nov 4 (UNI) Haryana's second phase of the Census is likely to begin in January 2027, with enumerators expected to ask residents around 40 questions as part of a comprehensive population count, Director of Census Operations and Citizens Registration Dr Lalit Jain said on Wednesday.
Chairing a review meeting at the Mini Secretariat in Panchkula, Jain directed district authorities to deploy adequate enumerators and supervisors to ensure accurate data collection and timely completion of the exercise.
He said population enumeration would be a manpower-intensive exercise requiring careful coordination and strict adherence to Census guidelines.
The district administration will conduct training for enumerators and supervisors in December 2026, covering household surveys, data collection procedures and their responsibilities during the exercise.
Jain said the district had successfully completed the first phase of the Census, comprising house-listing operations that began in May 2026.
Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, who also serves as Principal Census Officer, briefed Jain on the arrangements for the upcoming enumeration.
Jain emphasised that accuracy in recording population information and adherence to deadlines would be crucial to the exercise.
City Magistrate Jagriti, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vinay Kumar, Joint Commissioner Gaurav Chauhan, Ambala Division Census Operations in-charge Chanchal Rajawat and District Census Coordinator Madhu Yadav attended the meeting.
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