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Population Enumeration in Ranchi: The Ranchi district administration has organised a two-day training programme for the second phase of Census 2027.
The programme took place on October 30 and 31 at the Collectorate auditorium.
Deputy Commissioner-cum-Principal District Census Officer Manjunath Bhajantri chaired the programme.
The training aimed to prepare census officials, field officers and other personnel for accurate and systematic population enumeration.
Addressing the participants, Bhajantri described the census as a major national exercise.
He said census data plays a crucial role in shaping future development plans and public welfare policies.
DC instructed officials to understand every aspect of the training carefully.
He also stressed coordination among different levels of administration.
Officials must follow the prescribed guidelines and complete their responsibilities within the stipulated timeline.
Central Training Team Explains Technical Procedures
A team of central trainers provided detailed guidance to the participating officers and field personnel.
The sessions covered technical and practical aspects of population enumeration.
Trainers explained digital data collection, mobile application usage and important fieldwork procedures.
They also highlighted the need for accurate data entry and complete household coverage.
The training focused on preventing technical errors and addressing practical challenges during field operations.
Officials from district, subdivision, city and charge levels participated in the programme.
First Phase of Census 2027 Completed in Ranchi
The Deputy Commissioner announced that Ranchi district has successfully completed the first phase of Census 2027.
This phase covered house listing and housing census activities across all charges in the district.
Bhajantri appreciated the dedication and professional commitment of the census officials and field staff.
He acknowledged their efforts in collecting accurate information within the prescribed timeframe.
He also thanked the personnel for their cooperation during the challenging first phase.
Census 2027: What Makes This Exercise Special?
India’s Census 2027 will be the country’s 16th census and the eighth since Independence. India began conducting its census in 1872.
This edition will introduce several significant changes.
- First digital census: Enumerators will collect household information through a dedicated mobile application.
- Self-enumeration facility: Citizens will have the option to submit their information through a designated web portal.
- Caste enumeration: The second phase will also collect caste-related information.
These initiatives aim to support a more comprehensive and technology-driven census exercise.
Important Dates for Population Enumeration
According to the district administration, the second phase will follow this schedule:
- Self-enumeration: January 10 to January 24, 2027.
- Population enumeration: January 25 to February 28, 2027, in normal areas.
During this phase, enumerators will collect information about every individual and household across the country.
What Information Will the Census Collect?
The second phase will cover several important demographic, social and economic indicators.
The major categories include:
- Population details: Enumeration of every individual in the country.
- Demographic information: Age, marital status and other personal details.
- Educational details: Literacy, education levels and social characteristics.
- Economic information: Employment and economic activities.
- Migration and fertility: Relevant migration and reproductive information.
- Household information: Housing conditions, available facilities and assets.
- Social and cultural details: Religion, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and languages.
The resulting database will provide important information for future planning and policy decisions.
District Administration Outlines Its Responsibilities
The Ranchi administration has reaffirmed its commitment to completing the second phase successfully.
The district and charge-level authorities will focus on several key responsibilities:
- Appointing and training census personnel.
- Ensuring 100 per cent coverage of assigned areas.
- Conducting regular reviews and field inspections.
- Arranging digital devices and technical support.
- Creating public awareness about the census.
- Collecting accurate and error-free information within the deadline.
The administration has appealed to residents to cooperate with census personnel. It has urged citizens to provide correct information during the enumeration process.
The district administration has also emphasised the confidentiality of census data.
Senior Officials Attend the Training
Several senior administrative and census officials attended the programme.
These included Additional Collector and District Census Officer Ram Narayan Singh, Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) Dhananjay, and Sadar Sub-Divisional Officer Kumar Rajat.
District Statistical Officer and Additional District Census Officer Sheshnath Baitha also attended the programme.
Other participants included R. Keshya Nayak, Deputy Director and Deputy Chief Principal Census Officer, Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand; Sanjeev Kumar, Statistical Investigator; and Md. Tashikur Rahman, Statistical Investigator.
The training programme marks an important preparatory step towards the second phase of Census 2027 in Ranchi.
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