Haryana Census 2027: 100% houselisting done in 8 districts, 97% blocks covered
Synopsis
Haryana is setting the pace for Census 2027 — over 97% of houselisting blocks are active, eight districts have hit 100% commencement, and Charkhi Dadri leads the state with 32% of work already done. It is a rare administrative bright spot in India's first full census since 2011, delayed for years by the pandemic.
Key Takeaways
More than 97 per cent of houselisting blocks (HLBs) across Haryana have commenced Census 2027 operations as of 17 May 2025 .
Eight districts — Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Fatehabad, Hansi, Charkhi Dadri, and Faridabad — have achieved 100 per cent commencement of houselisting.
Charkhi Dadri leads the state with more than 32 per cent of total houselisting work completed.
Among Municipal Corporations, Panipat recorded the highest percentage of completed work, followed by Rohtak and Faridabad.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi warned of strict disciplinary action against employees found neglecting census duties.
Financial Commissioner Sumita Misra called for grassroots mobilisation through gram sabhas and IEC awareness activities.
Haryana has achieved significant momentum in the Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) exercise, with houselisting operations commenced in more than 97 per cent of total houselisting blocks (HLBs) across the state as of 17 May 2025. Eight districts have already recorded 100 per cent commencement of houselisting activities, signalling a strong administrative push ahead of the nationwide enumeration deadline.
Key Developments in the Field
Districts including Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Fatehabad, Hansi, Charkhi Dadri, and Faridabad have achieved full commencement of houselisting activities. Among these, Charkhi Dadri has emerged as the frontrunner with more than 32 per cent of total work already completed. Fatehabad, Hansi, Jind, and Mahendragarh have also recorded notable progress in field operations.
In urban areas, among Municipal Corporations, Panipat recorded the highest percentage of completed work, followed by Rohtak and Faridabad, reflecting steady execution in densely populated zones.
What the Government Said
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Sunday chaired a comprehensive review meeting via video conference with Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Municipal Commissioners, District Education Officers, and other senior officials to assess implementation pace and preparedness.
Rastogi directed all officers to accord top priority to the Census exercise and carry it out with 'full dedication, accountability and efficiency.' He underscored that the Census is a 'vital foundation for policy formulation, development planning, resource allocation and implementation of welfare schemes,' making its timely completion critical for governance. He also warned that any employee found neglecting census duties would face strict disciplinary action.
Director of Census Operations Dr Lalit Jain presented field-level data at the meeting, confirming the 97 per cent HLB commencement figure and highlighting leading districts.
Grassroots Mobilisation and Awareness
Financial Commissioner Sumita Misra stressed the importance of active cooperation from Municipal Committees, sarpanches, panches, and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to ensure smooth completion at the grassroots level. She called for involving gram sabhas in the process and creating awareness through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities.
District administrations were also advised to suitably adjust the working hours of employees assigned census duties to ensure field operations are completed within the stipulated timeline.
Why This Matters
The Census 2027 is India's first full population enumeration since the 2011 Census, after the exercise was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The houselisting phase, which precedes the actual population count, establishes the geographic and structural framework for the entire enumeration. Delays at this stage have historically cascaded into the main count, making Haryana's early progress a positive signal. The data collected will directly inform welfare scheme targeting, constituency delimitation, and resource allocation for the coming decade.
What Comes Next
With the houselisting phase well underway, attention will shift to districts and urban local bodies that have yet to achieve full commencement. Officials have been directed to close those gaps within the stipulated timeline. The broader population enumeration phase is expected to follow the completion of the HLO exercise across all states.
Point of View
But the real test is whether momentum holds in lagging districts and dense urban pockets where enumeration has historically been undercounted. The Census 2027 carries unusually high stakes — it is the first enumeration since 2011, and its data will anchor delimitation, welfare targeting, and fiscal transfers for the next decade. A state-level review meeting at the Chief Secretary level this early in the cycle signals political seriousness, but warnings of disciplinary action also hint that compliance is not yet uniform on the ground.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Census exercise in Haryana?
It is the first phase of India's Census 2027, in which enumerators map and list all residential and non-residential structures before the actual population count begins. In Haryana, more than 97 per cent of houselisting blocks have commenced operations as of 17 May 2025.
Which districts in Haryana have achieved 100 per cent houselisting commencement?
Eight districts — Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Fatehabad, Hansi, Charkhi Dadri, and Faridabad — have achieved 100 per cent commencement. Charkhi Dadri leads with over 32 per cent of total work already completed.
Why is Census 2027 significant for India?
Census 2027 is India's first full population enumeration since 2011, after the exercise was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The data will directly shape welfare scheme targeting, parliamentary delimitation, and resource allocation for the next decade.
What action has Haryana's government announced for non-compliant officials?
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has directed that any government employee found neglecting or failing to cooperate in census duties will face strict disciplinary action, signalling zero tolerance for lapses during the enumeration.
How is the government ensuring grassroots participation in the Census?
Financial Commissioner Sumita Misra has called for active involvement of gram sabhas, sarpanches, panches, Municipal Committees, and Resident Welfare Associations. IEC awareness activities are being rolled out, and district administrations have been asked to adjust staff working hours to meet field operation timelines.
