The second phase of Census 2027 in Tripura will be held from January 25 to February 28, 2027.
An official said this on November 14.
The census is an official count of people living in the country.
It helps the government understand the population and its needs.
The first phase was carried out across Tripura in August. It focused on housing conditions and household amenities.
- AugustFirst phase of the census was carried out across Tripura, focusing on housing and amenities.
- November 14An official announced the second phase schedule for Census 2027 in Tripura.
- January 25, 2027The second phase of Census 2027 begins in Tripura.
- February 28, 2027The second phase of Census 2027 in Tripura is scheduled to end.
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Key points
- The second phase runs from January 25 to February 28, 2027.
- Residents can complete the form themselves from January 10 to January 24.
- It will be India's first fully digital census.
- It will be the eighth census since Independence.
What will the census ask people?
This phase will collect demographic, social, economic and cultural details.
It will also gather information on migration and fertility.
A questionnaire with 40 questions will be used. The exercise will also cover homeless people.
How will the census be done digitally?
Census 2027 will rely on mobile applications and web-based technology. These tools will be used to collect and monitor data.
Before the start, a workshop was held at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala on Friday.
Senior officials and district-level administrative officers attended.
Discussions covered officials' responsibilities, coordination among departments, and the money and administrative arrangements needed.
What happens next for the census in Tripura?
Training programmes for district-level staff are underway. Master trainers and field personnel have also been engaged.
Chief Secretary JK Sinha said reliable census data is important.
He said it helps shape government policies and promote inclusive development.
Explainer
What happened before
- The first phase of the census was carried out across Tripura in August.
- That phase focused on housing conditions and household amenities.
- Census 2027 will be the country's eighth census since Independence.
Why it matters
Census data helps the government shape policies and promote inclusive development, Chief Secretary JK Sinha said.
What to watch next
- Residents can complete self-enumeration from January 10 to January 24, before the main exercise begins on January 25.
