The first phase of Census 2027 will roll out in Delhi from Friday, allowing residents across all 250 wards to self-enumerate. The window will remain open from May 1 to May 15, after which the government will launch a door-to-door house-listing exercise.
An official stated, 'We encourage people to log in to the census portal and complete the process of self-enumeration, which will take just around 20 minutes.' The official added that people should self-enumerate regardless of whether they are the owner or tenant. 'The tenants have to use their own number according to the self-enumeration guide and fill in the details of the household where they are staying. Self-enumeration saves time, reduces errors and speeds up the census process.'
Though self-enumeration is not mandatory, a higher self-enumeration percentage is set to significantly streamline the census process. Also, features such as geo-tagging of houses help in precise mapping and better planning of enumeration blocks. The self-enumeration in New Delhi district has already been completed, and the door-to-door visits are ongoing.
How to Self-Enumerate in Nine Easy Steps
Filling your census details is now simple and digital. Here is a quick guide to complete self-enumeration in just 15-20 minutes.
Steps 1 through 3
Step 1: Log In Visit https://se.census.gov.in, select Delhi, and enter the captcha. Tip: Use a laptop or desktop for better map accuracy.
Step 2: Register Household Enter the head of household name (cannot be changed later), add one mobile number (unique per household), and optionally enter an email ID.
Step 3: Verify and Select Language Choose your preferred language (final choice) from 16 languages, including Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Urdu. Enter the OTP sent to your mobile.
Steps 4 and 5
Step 4: Enter Location Details Select district, fill village or town, locality, and landmark. Optionally add a PIN code.
Step 5: Mark Your House on Map Drag the red marker to your exact home location, then click save and next. This helps officials identify your census block.
Steps 6 and 7
Step 6: Fill Questionnaire Enter household and housing details. Use tooltips, notes, and FAQs for help. Complete each page before moving ahead. You can go back and edit anytime.
Step 7: Review Details Check all entries in the preview section. Edit if needed. Save as draft if not ready to submit.
Steps 8 and 9
Step 8: Final Submission Click final submit (no edits allowed after this). Submit before the deadline. You will receive an 11-digit SE ID (starts with 'H') via SMS or email. Tip: Save or screenshot your SE ID.
Step 9: Enumerator Visit Share your SE ID when the official visits. If the ID matches, data is accepted. If not, details will be collected again.
33 Questions You Must Answer
A. House Details
- Building number (municipal/local/census)
- Census house number
- Material of floor
- Material of walls
- Material of roof
- Use of the house (residential/commercial/mixed)
- Condition of the house (good/liveable/dilapidated)
B. Household Profile
- Household number
- Total number of persons living in the house
- Name of the head of household
- Sex of the head of household
- Social category (SC/ST/Other)
C. Ownership and Living Space
- Ownership status (owned/rented/other)
- Number of rooms in use
- Number of married couples in the household
D. Basic Amenities
- Main source of drinking water
- Availability of drinking water (within premises/nearby)
- Source of lighting (electricity/other)
- Access to toilet
- Type of toilet
- Wastewater outlet system
- Availability of bathroom
E. Kitchen and Fuel
- Kitchen availability and LPG/PNG connection
- Main cooking fuel (gas/wood/other)
F. Assets and Connectivity
- Radio/transistor
- Television
- Internet access
- Laptop/computer
- Telephone/mobile/smartphone
G. Vehicles and Mobility
- Bicycle/scooter/motorcycle/moped
- Car/jeep/van
H. Food and Contact
- Main cereal consumed (rice/wheat/other)
- Mobile number (for census communication only)
Timeline and Management
Self-enumeration facility will be available from May 1, 2026 to May 15, 2026. Toll-free number: 1855. Door-to-door enumeration will be done from May 16 to June 14. 50,000 teachers and government staff will be engaged for door-to-door enumeration.
Important Notes
One mobile number equals one household. Language and head of household cannot be changed later. Incomplete submission means not counted.
