The self-enumeration phase of India's 16th Census got underway in West Bengal on Saturday, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kicking things off by filling out his own form digitally.
This first phase of the once-in-a-decade population survey will remain open from August 1 to August 15, during which citizens across the state can log on to the portal se.census.gov.in and independently upload their family details.
What Self-Enumeration Means for Citizens
The self-enumeration facility gives people a way to record and submit their own household and family information directly, rather than waiting for an enumerator to visit in person. It's part of the broader rollout of Census 2027, and West Bengal is now among the states where this digital option has been formally launched.
With the window open for two weeks, residents have a defined period to complete the process online before the next stages of the census exercise move forward. Authorities are expected to follow up with further phases of the census in the coming months as the exercise expands beyond self-enumeration.
FAQs
Q1. What is the self-enumeration window for West Bengal's Census 2027 phase?
The window is open from August 1 to August 15, 2026.
Q2. Where can citizens submit their details for the census?
Citizens can upload their family details on the official portal, se.census.gov.in.
Q3. Who inaugurated the self-enumeration exercise in West Bengal?
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari kicked off the exercise by filling out his own census form digitally.