Census 2027 dates

New Delhi/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will be held earlier in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Goa, with the exercise in the four poll-bound states scheduled to begin in December 2026.As per the revised schedule, population enumeration in these states will be conducted between December 1, 2026 and January 4, 2027.The exercise in the rest of the country is slated for February 2027, in accordance with the Census schedule announced by the Registrar General of India.Why Will Census Be Held Early In Punjab And Three Other States?The four states covered by the revised timeline —…