Digital Self-Enumeration for Census 2027 Begins in Ladakh

Why in the News?

The digital self-enumeration phase for Population Enumeration, the second phase of Census 2027, has officially commenced in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The self-enumeration window is scheduled from August 17 to 31, leading up to the main population count in September.

Key Features / Major Points:

First Union Territory: Ladakh is set to become the first Union Territory in India to complete the Census 2027 exercise.

Timeline & Schedule: The September schedule was specially planned considering the harsh winter conditions, difficult terrain, and limited accessibility of the region.

Coverage Blocks: Around 637 Enumeration Blocks (EBs) have been created to ensure 100% complete digital coverage across Ladakh.

Fully Digital Census: Census 2027 is India's first digital census, with the House Listing Operations phase completed earlier in June achieving 100% digital data collection.

Static GK Facts:

Formation of Ladakh (UT): October 31, 2019 (Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019)

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh: Vinay Kumar Saxena

Capitals of Ladakh: Leh and Kargil

First Complete Census in India: 1881 (Under Lord Ripon)

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Which Union Territory will become the first in India to complete the Population Enumeration exercise for Census 2027?

Answer: Ladakh

In which year was the first synchronous (regular) census conducted in India?

Answer: 1881