Tamil NaduSaturday, 18 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Census 2027 self-enumeration begins: July 17-31 online phase, Aug 1-30 house listing
Tamil Nadu began Census 2027 self-enumeration on July 17, 2026, with a two-phase process and an online portal/mobile app for households.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Tamil Nadu began Census 2027 self-enumeration on 17 July 2026, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urging households to complete the online exercise before the first phase ends on 31 July 2026.
Key specifics
- Self-enumeration runs from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 in Tamil Nadu.
- House Listing Operations are scheduled from 1 August 2026 to 30 August 2026.
- For the first time in Indian Census history, citizens can use a secure online portal and mobile application.
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked people to furnish complete and accurate information.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said census data forms the foundation for public welfare schemes.
Exam lens
Question type: chronology and governance facts, Census 2027, two-phase schedule, online self-enumeration, confidentiality of data. TNPSC one-liner: Which phase of the Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu allows households to submit details online from 17 July to 31 July 2026?