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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox census
| name = 16th Census of India
| logo = Census India 2021 Logo.png
| image_size = 240 × 240
| logo_caption = Our Census, Our Future
| logo_size =
| image =
| image_caption =
| country = India
| date = 2021
| population =
| percent_change =
| region_type = state
| most_populous =
| least_populous =
| previous_census = 2011 Census of India
| previous_year = 2011
| next_census = 2031 Census of India
| next_year = 2031
}}

The '''2021 Census of India''', also the '''16th Indian Census''', will be taken in 2021. The [[2011 Census of India|15th Indian Census]] taken in 2011, attempted to estimate the population based on [[Socio_Economic_and_Caste_Census_2011#Caste_census_published_in_July_2015|Socio-Economic and Caste Status]] for the first time since 1931. However, as the enumeration was based on recording the respondents' declaration, it led to creation of hundreds of thousands of [[caste]]/subcaste categories. For the 16th Indian census, the government is instead considering enumeration based on a list of [[Other Backward Class|educationally or socially disadvantaged castes]] (known as Other Backward Class) reported by each state.<ref>{{cite news |title=Move afoot to collect OBC data afresh in Census 2021 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=January 9, 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/move-afoot-to-collect-obc-data-afresh-in-census-2021/articleshow/67446207.cms}}</ref> However, in February 2020, the BJP government rejected the demand for OBC data as part of the 2021 census.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/real-reason-no-govt-wants-obc-count-in-census-it-will-reveal-inconvenient-truths/635541/|title=Real reason no govt wants OBC count in Census – it will reveal inconvenient truths}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/centre-rejected-demand-for-obc-data-in-census-2021-speaker-informs-maharashtra-assembly/article30941386.ece|title=Centre rejected demand for OBC data in Census 2021, Speaker informs Maharashtra Assembly}}</ref>

In April 2019, a data user conference was held and it was announced that 330,000 enumerators would be enlisted and that they would be encouraged to use their own [[Smartphone|smart phones]], although a paper option will also be available, which the enumerators will then need to submit electronically. It was further announced that house listing will be conducted between April and September 2020, with actual enumeration in February 2021 and a revision round in March. The reference date will be 1 March 2021 in most of the country and 1 October 2020 for [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]] and some areas of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Census 2021 will be done via mobile app, says officials |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/apr/10/census-2021-will-be-done-via-mobile-app-says-officials-1962359.html |accessdate=17 July 2019 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=10 April 2019}}</ref>

In September 2019, Union Home Minister [[Amit Shah]] had stated that the 2021 national census would be done fully digitally through a mobile phone application.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/home-minister-amit-shah-says-mobile-app-will-be-used-in-census-2021-it-will-be-a-transformation-from-2105523|title=Digital Census In 2021; Amit Shah Proposes Idea Of Multipurpose ID Card}}</ref> 2021 census will be carried out in 16 languages. In February 2021, Union Finance Minister [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] allocated {{INR}} 3,768 crore for the census in the [[2021 Union budget of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/business/budget-2021/story/budget-2021-census-to-go-digital-for-the-first-time-with-rs-3768-crore-allocation-nirmala-sitharaman-1764702-2021-02-01|title=Budget 2021: Census to go digital for the first time with Rs 3,768 crore allocation}}</ref> It has been delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-likely-to-postpone-census-to-2022/article33710753.ece|title=Government likely to postpone census to 2022}}</ref>

==Caste Enumeration in Census==
In September 2018, the then [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Home Minister]], [[Rajnath Singh]], announced that the 2021 census will have [[Other Backward Class]] (OBC) data, for the first time since the [[Census of India prior to independence|1931 census]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/census-2021-will-collect-data-on-obcs/articleshow/65623895.cms|title=Census 2021 to collect OBC data, first since 1931|date=2018-09-01|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> Despite this announcement, the questionnaire presented in July 2019 did not have a specific OBC category.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Tripathi|first=Rahul|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/despite-promise-no-obc-category-yet-in-census-2021/articleshow/70459824.cms|title=Despite promise, no OBC category yet in census 2021|date=2019-07-31|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> Several state legislative assemblies passed resolutions for collecting OBC data including the [[Maharashtra Legislative Assembly]]<ref>,{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-caste-based-census-1634996-2020-01-08|title=Maharashtra Assembly passes resolution seeking caste-based Census|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> [[Odisha Legislative Assembly]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/odisha-assembly-passes-to-identify-socially-backward-classes|title=Odisha Assembly passes Amendment Bill identifying socially backward classes|last=World|first=Republic|website=Republic World|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> and [[Bihar Legislative Assembly]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/bihar-assembly-passes-resolution-for-caste-based-census-in-2021-808605.html|title=Bihar assembly passes resolution for caste-based Census in 2021|date=2020-02-27|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> while the [[government of Uttar Pradesh]], rejected the opposition's demand to pass such a resolution.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/up-govt-rejects-demand-for-caste-based-census.html|title=UP govt rejects demand for caste-based census|last=Pioneer|first=The|website=The Pioneer|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> On 29 February 2020, central government refused to conduct caste census despite demands from states.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-rebuffs-plea-on-census-caste-data/articleshow/74409727.cms|title=Govt rebuffs plea on Census caste data|last=Ghildiyal|first=Subodh|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> Despite Centre's rejection, [[Maharashtra]] legislators were adamant for caste based census at least in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/despite-centres-rejection-maharashtra-legislators-unite-to-press-for-separate-census-for-obcs|title=Despite Centre's rejection, Maharashtra legislators unite to press for separate census for OBCs|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref> Protest march in support of OBC census was carried out in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/protest-rally-taken-out-for-implementation-of-central-reservation-policy/|title=Protest rally taken out for implementation of central reservation policy|date=2020-03-04|work=Daily Excelsior}}</ref> [[Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment|Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment]], [[Ramdas Athawale]] also demanded carrying of census counting every single caste in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/athawale-calls-for-caste-based-census/articleshow/74448408.cms|title=Athawale calls for caste-based census|last=Botekar|first=Abhilash|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref>

==Demography==
It is believed that [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]] will have huge impact on the 2021 census data.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/interim-census-data-likely-to-be-available-in-2023-24/articleshow/81537582.cms|title=Interim census data likely to be available in 2023–24}}</ref>

==Information==
===House-listings===
The House-listing schedule contained 31 questions.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=India com News|date=2020-01-16|title=Census 2021: 31 Questions You Will be Asked in First Phase|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/census-2021-31-questions-you-will-be-asked-in-first-phase-3910943/|access-date=2021-05-25|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>
{| cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="width:90%; border-collapse:collapse; border:2px #000 solid; font-size:x-big;"
|-
|Building number ''Census house number'' Predominant material of floor, wall and roof of the census house Ascertain use of actual house Condition of the census house Household number Total number of persons normally residing in the household Name of the head of the household Sex of the head Caste status of Head (SC or ST or others)
|Ownership status of the house Number of dwelling rooms Number of married couple the household Main source of drinking water Availability of drinking water source Main source of lighting Access to latrine Type of latrine Wastewater outlet Availability of Bathing facility
|Availability of kitchen and LPG/PNG connection Main fuel used for cooking Radio/Transistor Television Access to Internet Computer/Laptop Telephone/Mobile/Smart phone Bicycle/Scooter/Motor cycle/Moped Car/Jeep/Van Main cereal consumed in the household Mobile number.
|}

=== Population enumeration ===
The Population enumeration.

==NPR==
[[National_Register_of_Citizens#National_Population_Register|National Population Register]] will be linked to this census with preparations beginning from April 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/preparations-for-census-2021-npr-update-to-begin-from-april-1-ministry/article30999139.ece|title=Preparations for census 2021, NPR update to begin from April 1: Ministry|last=Awasthi|first=Prashasti|website=The Hindu Business Line|language=en|access-date=2020-03-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/no-training-being-imparted-for-npr-exercise-punjab-govt/article31010879.ece|title=No training being imparted for NPR exercise: Punjab government|date=2020-03-07|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-07|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> NPR will be conducted along with the first phase of Census between April to September 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Singh|first=Vijaita|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/34-queries-in-census-2020-form/article30965877.ece|title=34 queries in Census 2020 form|date=2020-03-02|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-07|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Sudhi|first=K. s|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/census-authorities-for-updating-npr-in-state/article30924009.ece|title=Census authorities for updating NPR in State|date=2020-02-26|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-03-07|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> On December 24, 2019, the Central Government approved {{INR}} 3,941 crore for updating the NPR across India.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/cabinet-approves-conduct-of-census-2021-and-npr-119122400704_1.html|title=Cabinet approves Rs 3,941 crore for NPR, Rs 8,754 crore for Census 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Seventh National Population Census of the People's Republic of China]]

==References==
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