The Directorate of Census Operations, Chandigarh, is pleased to announce the successful completion of House Listing Block (HLB) operations under Census 2027 in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

As per the latest progress report dated 29 May 2026, all 2,054 House Listing Blocks (HLBs) have been completed, achieving 100% coverage across all ten Census Charges of UT Chandigarh.

This significant milestone has been accomplished through the dedicated efforts of Enumerators, Supervisors, Charge Officers, and other Census functionaries, who worked tirelessly to ensure the timely completion of House Listing operations. Continuous monitoring and effective field-level coordination played a vital role in achieving this target.

Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Navjot Khosa, IAS, Director of Census Operations, Chandigarh, and Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Principal Census Officer, Chandigarh, appreciated the commitment and hard work of all officers and field staff involved in the exercise. They also acknowledged the wholehearted cooperation extended by the residents of Chandigarh, which significantly contributed to the successful completion of this important national exercise.

The Directorate of Census Operations, Chandigarh, is now fully prepared for the next phase of Census 2027, i.e., Population Enumeration, scheduled to commence on February 2027. All necessary preparatory activities are being undertaken to ensure its smooth and successful implementation.

The Census Department expresses its sincere gratitude to all stakeholders and citizens for their support and participation. The Department remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of data quality, operational excellence, and public service in the forthcoming phases of Census 2027.

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