Guwahati: The second phase of Census 2027 in Tripura will be conducted from January 25 to February 28, 2027, to gather demographic, social and economic information about the state’s population, an official said on November 14.
Tripura Census Operations Director Ratan Biswas said residents would also have the option of completing self-enumeration between January 10 and January 24, ahead of the main exercise.
The first phase of the census was carried out across Tripura in August, focusing on housing conditions and household amenities.
Biswas said the second phase would collect information on demographic, socio-economic and cultural characteristics, along with migration and fertility-related details. A questionnaire comprising 40 questions will be used, with the exercise also covering homeless people.
He added that Census 2027 would be India’s first fully digital census, relying on mobile applications and web-based technology for data collection and monitoring. It will be the country’s eighth census since Independence.
As part of preparations, a workshop was held at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala on Friday for senior officials and district-level administrative officers. Discussions covered officials’ responsibilities, coordination among departments, and the administrative and financial arrangements needed to conduct the exercise.
Biswas said training programmes for district-level functionaries were underway, alongside the engagement of master trainers and field personnel, to ensure the census was conducted smoothly.
Chief Secretary JK Sinha, who attended the workshop, underscored the importance of reliable census data in shaping government policies and promoting inclusive development.