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Caste details to be captured in Census 2027 household phase

Census 2027 will gather caste information during the household listing in February. Individuals not falling into SC or ST categories can specify their caste. The census will also collect data on housing, amenities like television and internet, and household composition.

23 Jan 2026 11:33 pm