DIMAPUR: A consultative meeting on Census 2027 was held at the DPDB Conference Hall, Kohima, on June 15 to create awareness and seek cooperation of stakeholders ahead of the commencement of census activities in the district.
According to DIPR report, the meeting was conducted in two sessions—the first attended by Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) councillors and ward/colony chairmen, and the second by representatives of the Angami Public Organisation, Angami Women Organisation, Angami Youth Organisation and Angami Students’ Union.
Deputy Commissioner and Principal Census Officer Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, highlighted that Census 2027 would be India’s first fully digital and paperless census. He informed that self enumeration would be open from June 16 to 30, 2026 through the official portal, generating a Self Enumeration ID (SE ID) for verification during house to house visits. Around 637 trained field functionaries will undertake house listing operations across Kohima district from July 1 to 30.
Buchem stressed that enumeration must be carried out strictly at the place of ordinary residence as prescribed under the Census Act, 1948, cautioning against dual registration and false entries. He clarified that the census is purely a demographic exercise, unrelated to land laws, taxation, political boundaries or indigenous rights, and assured confidentiality of all personal information.
ADCO, Directorate of Census Operations Nagaland, Mhathung Kithan, presented an overview of Census 2027, noting it would be the 16th census since 1872 and the eighth after Independence. He explained that the exercise would be conducted in two phases—House Listing and Housing Census from June to July 2026, followed by Population Enumeration in February 2027. He further outlined offences under the Census Act, including obstruction of census work, false information and tampering with records.
CEO KMC and City Census Officer, Alemyapang Longchar, informed that 260 enumerators have been appointed for Kohima Municipal area and urged community leaders to spread awareness and assist enumerators in their duties.
The meeting concluded with an appeal to all citizens and organisations to support Census 2027 and ensure accurate enumeration for effective planning and equitable allocation of developmental resources. DC urged the public to keep politics and distortions out of the process, stating that a clean count would help Kohima secure its rightful share of welfare schemes, healthcare, education and infrastructure.
Kohima administration, APO and KMC call for public cooperation
Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B. Henok Buchem, along with Angami Public Organisation (APO) president Thejao Vihienuo and Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) chairperson Neibodzelie Solo, addressed a joint press conference on the forthcoming Census operations at the DPDB Hall, DC Office Complex, Kohima, on June 15.
According to DIPR report, DC Kohima informed that extensive consultations had been held with APO, Angami Women Organisation, Angami Youth Organisation, Angami Students’ Union, KMC councillors and ward chairpersons, all of whom resolved to ensure strict implementation of Census guidelines across the district. He highlighted that the upcoming Census would be India’s first fully digital and paperless exercise, to be conducted in two phases—House Listing Operation (HLO) commencing June 16, 2026, and Population Enumeration scheduled for next year.
Citizens opting for self enumeration may do so through the designated portal from June 16 to 30, while field enumeration will be carried out from July 1 to 31. Kohima district has been divided into eight charge areas for smooth conduct of the Census.
The DC emphasised accurate data collection, urging citizens to cooperate with enumerators, provide correct information, ensure proper house numbering, verify officials’ identity and avoid double enumeration. He clarified that the Census is purely a demographic exercise, unrelated to land laws, taxation, political boundaries or indigenous rights, and assured confidentiality of personal information.
KMC chairperson Neibodzelie Solo appealed to ward leaders, colony authorities and citizens to extend full cooperation to Census officials. APO president Thejao Vihienuo appreciated the administration’s preparations, describing the Census as a significant milestone for Nagaland’s development. He reminded citizens that duplicate entries would distort demographic data and urged them to register only at their place of ordinary residence. He further reassured that all information collected would remain confidential and encouraged collective support to furnish reliable data for informed planning and allocation of resources.
