With reference to the Census-2027 population enumeration in Telangana, consider the following statements: 1. The Phase-II house-to-house visits are scheduled to occur between January 25 and February 28, 2027. 2. The Phase-I self-enumeration in Telangana is scheduled to take place in 2027. 3. The revisional round of the census is scheduled to begin on January 10, 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Telangana government orders second phase of Census-2027 population enumeration starting January 10, 2027

GS1History · Society · Geography· Population, demography & migration· Prelims· 9 November 2026

Demographic data collection: a key GS1 topic regarding population dynamics and data-driven governance.

Why in news

The Telangana government issued orders to commence the second phase of the Census-2027 population enumeration starting January 2027.

Background

The Census-2027 population enumeration in Telangana involves a self-enumeration period (Jan 10-24, 2027) followed by house-to-house visits (Jan 25-Feb 28, 2027). A revisional round is scheduled for March 1-5, 2027, following a Central government notification dated October 30.

Facts for Prelims

FactCensus-2027 Phase-II self-enumeration period: January 10 to 24, 2027
FactCensus-2027 Phase-II house-to-house visits: January 25 to February 28, 2027
FactCensus-2027 Phase-I self-enumeration in Telangana: April 26 to May 10, 2026
FactCensus-2027 Phase-I door-to-door visits in Telangana: May 11 to June 9, 2026

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Census-2027 population enumeration in Telangana, consider the following statements:

The Phase-II house-to-house visits are scheduled to occur between January 25 and February 28, 2027.
The Phase-I self-enumeration in Telangana is scheduled to take place in 2027.
The revisional round of the census is scheduled to begin on January 10, 2027.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Phase-I self-enumeration is scheduled for 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect: The revisional round is scheduled for March 1 to 5, 2027.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of accurate and timely population census data in formulating socio-economic development policies and infrastructure planning in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Data reliability: Ensuring accuracy in self-enumeration vs. physical door-to-door verification
Policy alignment: Utilizing demographic shifts to calibrate federal and state-level resource allocation

Keywords: Demographic data · Census enumeration · Population dynamics · Data-driven governance · Socio-economic planning

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