Union Territory of Ladakh completed the entire population enumeration exercise for Census 2027, making it the first region in India to accomplish this goal. The Directorate of Census Operations successfully covered remote villages across high-altitude and geographically challenging terrains during a dedicated month-long drive conducted in September.

Authorities released dedicated funds amounting to nearly 49 crore rupees to support IT infrastructure, field training, enumerator honorariums, and contingency needs across difficult charges. District administrations and local supervisors coordinated field operations to ensure total coverage before harsh winter conditions and seasonal snowfalls restricted access to border regions.

How Did Ladakh Become First UT To Complete Census Enumeration?

While snow-bound locations completed enumeration ahead of severe weather, non-snow-bound districts across Jammu and Kashmir and other Indian states are scheduled to undergo their population enumeration phase in February 2027.

Ladakh completes Census 2027 population count, establishing an operational benchmark for national demographic survey machinery in remote territories. Field officials and local residents worked together to establish reliable digital data collection processes, paving the way for smooth subsequent stages of national demographic analysis and policy planning.