Self‑Enumeration For Census 2027 Begins Today
The self‑enumeration of households for Census 2027 will begin across Telangana at 6 am on Sunday and continue till May 10
HYDERABAD: The self‑enumeration of households for Census 2027 will begin across Telangana at 6 am on Sunday and continue till May 10. Residents can upload details on the portal https://se.census.gov.in between 6 am and midnight.
In the CURE area — covering Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC)—households must submit their data through the portal.
A total of 33 questions are asked, covering household composition, caste category, ownership status, and number of dwelling rooms. The process takes 15–20 minutes, after which a unique 11‑digit Self‑Enumeration ID (SE ID) ending with the suffix ‘H’ is generated. Respondents can save data as draft, preview and edit, or submit finally. The SE ID must be shared with enumerators during verification.
Enumerators will begin visiting households in the CURE area from May 11 to cross‑check information and update records. For the first time, residents have been given the option to upload details online without submitting any documents.
Chief principal Census officer and director Bharati Hollikeri said at a press conference that the data will remain secure with the government. GHMC commissioner R.V. Karnan and PIB deputy director Dr Manas Krishna Kanth were present. Hollikeri added that the Census is vital for planning welfare schemes.
