Maharashtra Reaches Milestone With 11 Lakh Households Completing 2027 Census Self-Enumeration
As of May 19, 2026, over 11 lakh Maharashtra households have utilized the 2027 Census digital portal. Pune leads the state in participation, followed by Mumbai Suburban and Thane, marking a shift toward citizen-led data entry. Census 2027: Over 11 lakh households in Maharashtra complete self Among districts, Pune recorded the highest number of households completing self-enumeration at 1,53,568, followed by Mumbai Suburban with 1,21,068, Thane with 1,16,512, Mumbai city with 61,295 and Nashik with.
The 2027 Census introduces a mandatory-optional shift toward digital self-enumeration, allowing households to input demographic data directly via a government portal rather than relying solely on traditional door-to-door visits. Maharashtra is currently leading this transition, with over 1.1 million entries recorded by mid-May 2026.
District-level performance offers a clear view of digital adoption: Pune sits at the top with 1,53,568 completions, trailed by Mumbai Suburban (1,21,068) and Thane (1,16,512). These figures are critical for future urban planning, constituency delimitation, and the Finance Commission's resource allocation, as they provide high-fidelity, real-time insights into migration and urban density.
- Pune: 1,53,568 households
- Mumbai Suburban: 1,21,068 households
- Thane: 1,16,512 households
- Mumbai City: 61,295 households
- Nashik: 52,667 households
Glossary
Self-Enumeration: The process of citizens submitting their census data directly through an official digital platform, replacing or augmenting traditional field-based enumerator visits.
Decadal Exercise: The national census, conducted every ten years to track demographic shifts and update administrative records.
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