Patna: Bihar’s self-enumeration drive under the Census of India 2027 has witnessed a sharp surge in participation, with over 2 million households joining the digital exercise within days of its launch.
According to official data, a total of 2,019,950 households have participated so far, of which 1,898,139 have completed the process, while 121,811 households have initiated self-enumeration.
Rapid Rise In Participation
Officials said the figures reflect growing awareness and acceptance of the digital census initiative among residents across the state.
Districts such as Vaishali, Madhubani and Khagaria have emerged as frontrunners, recording the highest participation levels.
Top Districts In Self-Enumeration
| District | Households Participated |
|---|---|
| Vaishali | 355,447 |
| Madhubani | 340,804 |
| Khagaria | 118,120 |
| Bhojpur | 104,879 |
| Patna | 91,547 |
| Gopalganj | 85,699 |
| Aurangabad | 71,644 |
| West Champaran | 67,460 |
| Darbhanga | 63,102 |
| Rohtas | 52,720 |
Push Towards Digital Census
The self-enumeration initiative, launched on April 17, is aimed at making the census process more transparent, efficient and citizen-driven.
Authorities said extensive awareness campaigns have contributed to the strong response and expect participation to increase further in the coming days.
Citizens can complete the process by accessing the self-enumeration portal via mobile phones or computers until May 1, 2026.
Next Phase From May 2
Following the digital phase, house listing and housing census operations will be conducted from May 2 to May 31, during which enumerators will visit households across the state.
Officials have urged citizens to share their self-enumeration (SE) ID with enumerators to ensure accurate data matching and streamline the overall process.
The state government said the initiative marks a significant step towards modernising census operations and improving data accuracy through digital participation.
