Census 2027 | Karnataka to begin self enumeration on April; Rules and key FAQs explained

Along with Karnataka, seven other states and union territories will also start the process on April 1.

Census 2027 will commence in Karnataka with self enumeration from April 1, followed by a month-long house-to-house ‘Houselisting and Housing Census’ starting on April 15.

Along with Karnataka, seven other states and union territories – Andaman and Nicobar, Goa, Sikkim, Odisha, Lakshadweep, Mizoram and Delhi (NDMC and Delhi Cant) – will also start the process.

Here is all you need to know about the process

CENSUS-FAQ

Will personal information be kept confidential?

-- Yes, confidentiality is guaranteed under Section 15 of the Census Act, 1948. Individual details will not be shared with anyone. Only aggregate data and summaries are published

Is it compulsory to answer Census questions?

-- Yes. As per Section 8 (2) of Census Act 1948, every person is legally bound to answer to the best of his knowledge or belief

Is it mandatory to participate in the Census?

-- Yes. Participation in the Census is mandatory under the Census Act, 1948. Every household must provide accurate information

What happens if one does not give information?

-- Not providing correct information or not co-operating with Census officials is an offence. Section 11(1)(d) specifies that any person who refuses to answer  commits an offence for which a fine can be imposed that may extend to Rs 1,000

Whom should one contact in case household is not covered?

-- The Charge Officer, who is generally Block Development Officer/Tehsildar/Municipal Secretary/Ward Officer of your area. One can also contact the Collector/DC/DM of your District or the Commissioner

Do one need to show any documents to the enumerator?

-- No. The enumerator will take down all particulars as given by you. You are not required to show any proof

Is self enumeration mandatory?

No, it is optional. You will still be covered by enumerators who will visit households that haven’t self-enumerated. 

How to Self Enumerate

1. Log in

-- to https://se.census.gov.in, select Karnataka, enter Captcha

2. Registration

-- Enter the name of head of household, mobile number, and email (optional)

Note: Name of head of household cannot be changed later, only one mobile number should be used per household, and cannot be used for any other household

3. Verification/Location Identification

-- Choose preferred language

– Enter OTP sent to the registered number

-- Select District, enter pin, village/town/locality

-- Locate your residence by dragging the red marker on the map 

4. Data Entry/Submission

-- Fill questionnaire with the help of tooltips, FAQs, Essential information notes

-- Preview filled data, edit it if needed, save a draft to submit it later or submit it 

-- Click Final Submit to lock your data

– Once submitted, no changes can be made

-- Upon Submission, a unique 11-digit SE ID (prefixed with 'H') will be sent via SMS and email (if provided)

5. Field Visit (April 16-May 15)

-- When Census Enumerator visits your home, share the SE IE with her

-- If SE ID matches with existing records, details are confirmed and submitted. If not, enumerator will collect data afresh

(* Self Enumeration is NOT mandatory)