Key Milestone Dates & Windows

Understand how milestone dates and windows are structured across the country.

Operational Framework

Jurisdiction Boundary FreezingPre-Census Window

Freezing of administrative boundaries of districts, tehsils, and wards to establish stable census charge registers.

Phase 1: Houselisting OperationsState-notified Windows (Approx. 45-day window per State)

Listing of census houses, building materials, amenities, and assets.

Self-Enumeration Digital Window (Phase 1)Preceding Doorstep Enumeration (~15 days prior)

Citizens can log in to the official web portal to fill the houselisting questionnaire directly.

Phase 2: Population EnumerationSynchronous National Count Window

Individual headcount and demographic enumeration across all households in India.

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