PANAJI
More than 10,000 households in Goa have availed the self-enumeration facility during the first phase of Census 2027, reflecting a positive response to the digital initiative.
The Census 2027 exercise commenced on April 1 across eight States and Union Territories, including Goa, introducing for the first time a 15-day self-enumeration window. This phase will conclude on April 15, after which the month-long physical Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) will be conducted from April 16 to May 15.
According to the Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Goa, more than 10,000 households have opted for self-enumeration as of April 12. This includes approximately 5,065 in North Goa, 4,239 in South Goa, and 872 in the Kushavati district.
“The response has been good,” officials stated. Several prominent figures, including the Governor, Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary, and Advocate General, have also participated in the process.
The self-enumeration facility is being implemented through a specially developed online portal in select regions, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Sikkim, Odisha, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, as well as areas under the NDMC and Cantonment Board in the national capital. Citizens are required to answer 33 questions and generate a unique identification number, which will be verified by enumerators during field visits.
Across these regions, over 5.20 lakh households have already used the facility.
Census 2027, the eighth census since Independence, will be conducted in two phases — the Houselisting and Housing Census, followed by the Population Enumeration. The second phase is scheduled from February 9 to February 28, 2027, with final data expected to be released on March 1, 2027.
During the HLO phase, around 3,086 enumerators will visit every household in Goa to collect detailed information. This includes data on housing conditions such as construction materials, number of rooms, usage, and ownership status. Enumerators will also gather details about household members, including the name, gender, social category of the head of the household, and the number of married couples.
Additionally, information on access to basic amenities such as drinking water, electricity, sanitation, cooking fuel, and availability of kitchen and bathing facilities will be recorded, ensuring a comprehensive snapshot of living conditions across the state.
