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  Centre releases questionnaire for Phase 1 of 2027 Census

  India | January 23, 2026 0:09 IST

  The survey will collect information on the type of cereals consumed, access to basic amenities and modern facilities, and the kinds of vehicles owned by the household. Officials said the data will help in understanding living conditions and planning for public services more effectively.

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  Census 2027 Phase-I test completed as India gears up for major April 2026 rollout across all states

  India | December 25, 2025 17:58 IST

  India has begun intensive groundwork for Census 2027, the country's first digital and largest-ever population data exercise. With lakhs of field staff, advanced technology tools and a two-phase plan, the government aims to deliver faster, more accurate and more accessible census data.