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Census 2027 goes digital: Self-enumeration begins today in Maharashtra
Updated On: 01 May, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Eeshanpriya MS
Maharashtra residents can now take part in the Census 2027 self-enumeration process via a mobile app and web portal, marking India’s first fully digital census. The optional online phase runs till May 14, after which officials will begin door-to-door verification from May 15 to June 14

BMC employees receive training in census-taking at an Andheri school ahead of the 2011 census. FILE PIC
Starting today, citizens of Maharashtra will be able to initiate the digital self-enumeration process for the Census 2027, on the HLO mobile application, until May 14. This is part of the Phase I (Houselisting) of the census. It is optional for citizens to download the mobile application and declare their assets and amenities as part of this phase.
Starting May 15, government-appointed teachers will begin to visit homes to verify information that is digitally disclaimed by citizens. The door-to-door exercise will conclude on June 14.
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