Tripura — Census 2027
CompletedHouselisting window (Phase 1)
Aug 1–30, 2026
Self-enumeration window
Jul 17–31, 2026
Population enumeration (Phase 2)
Feb 1–28, 2027
Reference date
March 1, 2027
00:00 hrs — the “census moment”
36,73,917
2011 population
8
districts
Agartala
capital
Shared its schedule slot with Tamil Nadu. Self-enum Jul 17-31 (~50,000 households self-enumerated); HLO Aug 1-30, 2026 with over 8,000 enumerators covering ~9 lakh families across all 8 districts. HLO concluded 2026-08-30, i.e. completed as of 2026-08-31. First census with Konkani... (n/a) - first digital census with self-enumeration option; Phase 2 enumeration Feb 2027, reference date 2027-03-01.
Tripura 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 Tripura
In Tripura, its 30-day houselisting window ran 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-30, preceded by an online self-enumeration window from 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-31 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 Tripura
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: Tripura's official 2027 population will describe the state exactly at that moment.
Tripura in numbers
At the 2011 census Tripura recorded a population of 3,673,917. The state currently has 8 districts, with Agartala 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.
Tripura census FAQ
When is the census in Tripura?
Houselisting ran 2026-08-01 to 2026-08-30 (self-enumeration 2026-07-17 to 2026-07-31). Population Enumeration follows in February 2027.
What is the census reference date for Tripura?
00:00 hrs on March 1, 2027, the national reference date. The population count describes Tripura exactly at that moment.
When will Tripura'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 Tripura?
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 Tripura 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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