Kerala residents can submit Census 2027 details online from June 16 ahead of house visits

Thiruvananthapuram: Citizens will be able to submit their Census information directly online before the designated census official visits their homes. The details can be entered through a mobile phone using the online portal. The self-enumeration process will begin on June 16.

The Census will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will involve house listing and housing census, while the second phase will focus on population enumeration. The first phase of the Census will be carried out from July 1 to July 30.

During this phase, enumerators will prepare maps marking buildings and important locations and collect information through a mobile application. A total of 34 questions, including the serial number, will be covered in the first phase.

How to Complete Self-Enumeration

To complete self-enumeration, citizens should visit https://se.census.gov.in and select their state. On the next screen, they must enter the name of the head of the household, mobile number, and email address, and verify the registration using the OTP received on their phone.

After that, they must provide the district name and location of the house, identify their home on the map, place the red marker on it, and save the location. Once the location is confirmed, they can answer the questions displayed on the screen and submit the information.

Upon submission, an 11-digit SE ID will be sent via SMS and email. This ID should be provided to the enumerator when they visit the house.

Questions Included in the First Phase

Information will be collected on:

• Building number

• Condition, use, and ownership of the house

• Household members

• Drinking water facilities

• Toilet and bathing facilities

• Availability of a kitchen

• LPG/PNG connections

• Radio, television, internet, computer, and mobile phone access

• Vehicles owned

• Main food grains consumed

A Closer Look at the 33 Census Questions

When enumerators visit homes from July 1, residents will be required to answer 33 questions. Most of these relate to the basic amenities available in the household, while only a few seek personal information.

Key questions include:

• Building number and census house number

• Main materials used for the floor, walls, and roof

• Current use of the house

• Whether the house is in good condition, dilapidated, or requires repairs

• Number of occupants and rooms

• Source of drinking water and whether it is located nearby or at a distance

• Availability of electricity and wastewater disposal facilities

• Whether the toilet has a roof

• Main food grain consumed by the household

• Primary cooking fuel used

• Availability of cooking gas

There will also be questions regarding household members, including gender (male, female, transgender) and caste. Enumerators will additionally seek information on ownership of radio, mobile phones, laptops, televisions, internet connectivity, and vehicles.

Residents can submit their information online through self-enumeration between June 16 and June 30. Government officials will conduct house visits from July 1 to July 31.