Rajasthan Census 2027: 33 Questions, Self-Census Option, Strict Penalties, May Start
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News18•27-01-2026, 20:12
Rajasthan Census 2027: 33 Questions, Self-Census Option, Strict Penalties, May Start
- •The Census-2027 process will begin in Rajasthan from May, with the first phase of house listing scheduled from May 16 to June 14.
- •For the first time, a self-census option is available, allowing citizens to register information online from May 1 to May 15 via a new portal and mobile app.
- •The census will be conducted in two phases: house listing in the first phase and actual counting of people next year, including a caste-based census.
- •Strict penalties, including up to 3 years imprisonment and a 1000 rupee fine, are in place for obstructing census work or providing false information.
- •Over 2 lakh employees, including 1.60 lakh enumerators, will be deployed, and their transfers will be restricted until the census is complete.
Why It Matters: Rajasthan's Census 2027 introduces self-census, caste-based data, and strict rules, starting May.
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