Digital Census Methodology, Delimitation & NFSA Baselines

The upcoming Digital Census will incorporate self-enumeration portals and digital geospatial mapping conducted under the Census Act, 1948 by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (Ministry of Home Affairs).

• Census in India is conducted under Union List Entry 69 (7th Schedule, Constitution of India).
• Until new Census figures are officially gazetted, standard recruitment test MCQs on literacy rate (74.04%), sex ratio (943), and population density (382/sq km) reference Census 2011.
• National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 coverage allocations (75% rural, 50% urban) remain tied to 2011 population estimates until updated.
• Finance Commission horizontal tax devolution formulas factor in 2011 population data alongside demographic performance indicators.