Srinagar, May 16: The self-enumeration process for Census 2027 in Jammu and Kashmir will commence from May 17 and continue till May 31, 2026, with authorities stating that the facility has been introduced to enable residents to complete the process conveniently through mobile phones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers.
Officials said participation in the self-enumeration exercise is mandatory and appealed to all residents to complete the process within the stipulated period, adding that the initiative aims to reduce time and effort while ensuring quicker verification during visits by Census staff. Greater public participation, officials said, would help make the Census process more efficient, accurate, and streamlined.
According to officials, the first phase of Census 2027, comprising the House Listing and Housing Census, will be conducted across Jammu and Kashmir from June 1 to June 30, 2026. During this period, Enumerators and Supervisors will visit households to collect information through a questionnaire consisting of 33 questions.
The second phase, relating to Population Enumeration, will be conducted separately for snow-bound and non-snow-bound areas. In snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the Population Enumeration is scheduled for September 2026, while in non-snow-bound areas, the exercise will be carried out in February 2027.
Authorities have urged citizens to extend full cooperation to Enumerators and Supervisors during Census operations and provide accurate and complete information to ensure the successful conduct of the national exercise.
Arif Rashid
