Census self-enumeration starts in Ggm, option open till Apr 30

Gurugram's self-enumeration for Census 2027 started, allowing online submissions until April 30. Residents urged to participate for accurate data collection.

Published on: Apr 16, 2026, 04:02:03 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The self-enumeration process in Gurugram for Census 2027 began on Wednesday,enabling residents to submit their details online till April 30.

Additional deputy commissioner Sonu Bhatt urged citizens to actively participate to ensure accurate and transparent data collection.

During a press conference held on Wednesday, Bhatt said that the initiative marks a shift towards a digital and citizen-driven census process. “Public participation is crucial for Census 2027. Citizens should come forward and complete their self-enumeration so that the data collected is accurate, transparent and useful for planning,” he said.

Bhatt added, “The objective is to make the process simpler and more efficient. It also reduces dependency on field visits and ensures that information is recorded correctly by the residents themselves.”

According to officials, residents can log on to the official portal––se.census.gov.in––verify their mobile number through OTP and complete the entire process online. Only one registration will be allowed per household using a single mobile number.

Explaining the process, officials said users will have to select their state and complete registration by entering details of the head of the household. After choosing one of the 16 available languages and verifying their identity, users will need to mark their exact house location on a digital map.

Officials said that during self-enumeration, citizens will also be required to provide details such as the primary materials used in the construction of walls and roofs, the condition and usage of the house, the number of married couples in the household, and the family’s primary food grain consumption. The process further mandates capturing asset ownership data—including items like bicycles, two-wheelers, cars, and digital devices—along with essential service access such as internet connectivity and cooking arrangements (including LPG/PNG usage).

Bhatt said, “Once submitted, residents must retain their self-enumeration ID generated on screen and sent via SMS/email as this will be a mandatory reference for verification when enumerators visit households.”

The census will be conducted in two phases: house listing is scheduled from May 1 to May 30, 2026, followed by population enumeration from February 9 to 28, 2027.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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