Andhra Pradesh — Census 2027

Completed

Houselisting window (Phase 1)

May 1–30, 2026

Self-enumeration window

Apr 16–30, 2026

Population enumeration (Phase 2)

Feb 1–28, 2027

Reference date

March 1, 2027

00:00 hrs — the “census moment”

4,95,77,103

2011 population

26

districts

Amaravati

capital

Windows confirmed by official RGI state-wise schedule PDF (censusindia.gov.in, April 2026) and PIB release on HLO commencing 1 May 2026 in AP. Digital-first census; ~1.1 lakh enumerators/supervisors deployed in AP per news reports. Listed among states where Phase 1 was complete by mid-July 2026 (ANI, 2026-07-17). 2011 population is for the residual (post-2014 bifurcation) state.

Andhra Pradesh is taking part in Census 2027 — India's 16th census and its first fully digital one — like every state in the country, across two phases: the Houselisting & Housing Census (Phase 1, April–September 2026) and Population Enumeration (Phase 2).

Houselisting in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, its 30-day houselisting window ran 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-30, preceded by an online self-enumeration window from 2026-04-16 to 2026-04-30 on se.census.gov.in. During houselisting, enumerators visited every building to record 33 notified questions on housing conditions, household amenities and assets — from drinking-water source and toilet access to internet connectivity and vehicle ownership. Households that completed self-enumeration online received a Self-Enumeration ID (SE ID) to share with the visiting enumerator instead of answering questions again.

What happens next in Andhra Pradesh

Population Enumeration (Phase 2) is scheduled for February 2027, when enumerators will record 40 notified questions for every person — demographics, religion, language, education, work, migration and, for the first time since 1931, caste enumeration. The reference date is 00:00 hrs on March 1, 2027: Andhra Pradesh's official 2027 population will describe the state exactly at that moment.

Andhra Pradesh in numbers

At the 2011 census Andhra Pradesh recorded a population of 49,577,103. The state currently has 26 districts, with Amaravati as its capital. Official 2027 figures will be published by the Registrar General after enumeration — this page will link them the day they release, and until then we never publish projections.

Andhra Pradesh census FAQ

When is the census in Andhra Pradesh?

Houselisting ran 2026-05-01 to 2026-05-30 (self-enumeration 2026-04-16 to 2026-04-30). Population Enumeration follows in February 2027.

What is the census reference date for Andhra Pradesh?

00:00 hrs on March 1, 2027, the national reference date. The population count describes Andhra Pradesh exactly at that moment.

When will Andhra Pradesh's Census 2027 population be known?

No official date is announced. Because Census 2027 is digital end-to-end, provisional totals are expected substantially faster than 2011's paper-based tabulation. Subscribe on this page to be emailed the day figures release.

Is self-enumeration still open in Andhra Pradesh?

No — the self-enumeration window has closed with the houselisting phase. A fresh self-enumeration window opens before Phase 2 in February 2027.

Get notified when Andhra Pradesh enters Phase 2

Phase 2 begins February 2027. One email per milestone — schedule changes, phase starts, official data releases. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

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