UP set to count its population from Dec 1; self-enumeration from Nov 16

The state of Uttar Pradesh will begin a new population count on 1 December, following a nationwide census that is scheduled to start on 1 January. The government has announced that residents, including foreign nationals living in the state between 1 December and 4 January, will be counted. This move is intended to provide a more accurate picture of the state’s demographic profile.

To streamline the process, the Uttar Pradesh government will allow citizens to self-enumerate from 16 November. Self-enumeration means that individuals can fill out census forms online or at designated centers, reducing the need for field enumerators. The initiative is expected to speed up data collection and lower costs, while also encouraging greater participation among the population.

Accurate census data will influence the allocation of government resources, the design of public services and the drawing of electoral boundaries. It will also affect the number of seats Uttar Pradesh has in the national parliament. The state’s officials have emphasized that the new approach will help ensure that every resident is counted and that the data reflects the current reality of the state’s population.