Amaravati, The self-enumeration process under the Census 2027 will begin across Andhra Pradesh from April 16 under two-phases in digital format, Director of Census Operations J Nivas said on Wednesday.
In the first phase Houselisting and Housing Census will involve counting of houses and buildings to assess manpower and logistical requirements, he said.
The entire Census 2027 exercise will be carried out digitally, marking a significant shift in data collection and processing, he added.
The census is one of the largest administrative exercises conducted in the country and is crucial for policy-making and governance.
Data collected during the exercise is used to design welfare schemes, allocate resources, and improve infrastructure in both rural and urban areas.
He warned criminal action against those obstructing census work, urging people to cooperate and provide correct information.
Preparations have been completed, including freezing administrative units as of January 1, 2026, and conducting pre-tests in Alluri Sitharamaraju, Visakhapatnam, Prakasam and Nandyal districts in November 2025.
