Census 2027 House Listing Begins in Nagaland

The house listing phase for Census 2027 has commenced in Nagaland, running until July 30. Led by Census officials, the initiative aims to gather essential data on housing and amenities while ensuring confidentiality. The local administration is calling for community cooperation to facilitate an accurate and inclusive Census process. This operation is crucial for understanding the demographic landscape of the region and will involve visits to every household. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant undertaking.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 2, 2026, 09:49 IST

Commencement of House Listing for Census 2027

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav during the house listing of the Lok Bhavan in Kohima on Wednesday.

Dimapur, July 2: The initial phase of house listing for Census 2027 has officially started in Nagaland as of Wednesday, with the process set to continue until July 30.

During this phase, a team of Census officials, led by Kohima's Deputy Commissioner and principal Census officer B Henok Buchem, conducted the house listing at the Lok Bhavan, the official residence of Governor Nand Kishore Yadav. The listing was executed following established protocols.

In a circular issued today, Kohima DC Buchem stated that enumerators and supervisors will visit each household throughout the 30-day period to gather data on housing features, essential amenities, and household possessions. The administration has guaranteed that all information collected will be kept strictly confidential.

The district administration has urged all residents, along with village and ward leaders and civil society organizations in Kohima district, to fully cooperate with the Census officials to ensure a successful and comprehensive Census.

In Noklak district, SDO (Civil) and charge officer Vikhoto Richa, accompanied by supervisors and enumerators, visited the DC's residence for house listing earlier in the day.

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