Bhubaneswar: November 18:
The Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, has commenced conducting the pre-test for house listing and housing census – the first phase of the 2027 Census of India – in select areas of the state. It started on November 10 and will continue till November 30.
The director of Census Operations in Odisha, Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, said the pre-test is in progress in 20 revenue villages of Tentulikhunti tehsil in Nabarangpur district, 44 revenue villages of Thakurmunda tehsil in Mayurbhanj district, ward number 22 of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and ward number 17 of the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC).
“During this period, enumerators will visit each household in these areas to assign house numbers and collect information related to the housing census. They will collect details like the condition of the houses, available amenities and assets used by the families along with other related information,” Kalyan said.
One of the key features of the 2027 Census is the digital data collection system and the introduction of a self-enumeration portal. This innovative system allows individuals to submit their household information online through a secure web portal. Additionally, each house will be geo-tagged using a digital layout mapping app, ensuring faster processing and dissemination of census data.
The Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, earnestly appeals to the public residing in the selected areas to actively participate and cooperate with the local administration and census officials engaged in this important administrative exercise.
The pre-test is being conducted under the joint administrative control of the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Government of Odisha, demonstrating a collaborative effort in this significant undertaking.
