Officials in Visakhapatnam have completed 97% [1] of the first-phase house listing for the Census-2027 process.

This initial phase is critical for establishing an accurate household database. The data will serve as the foundation for the broader national census, ensuring that population counts and resource allocations are based on current residential patterns.

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is conducting the listing within the city limits. Reports said the process is slated to conclude on May 30, 2024 [3]. This effort aims to compile an up-to-date database of all residential structures to prepare for the formal census activities scheduled for 2027.

During the survey, officials identified a significant number of unoccupied properties. The listing process found over 1.47 lakh houses to be vacant [2]. This figure, representing more than 147,000 homes, provides a snapshot of urban vacancy rates within the municipal corporation's jurisdiction.

GVMC teams have been working across various neighborhoods to ensure comprehensive coverage. The high completion rate suggests that the city is on track to meet its deadline for this preliminary stage of the census cycle.

“Officials in Visakhapatnam have completed 97% of the first-phase house listing”

The identification of over 147,000 vacant homes during a census preliminary phase may signal shifting urban migration patterns or a rise in speculative real estate holdings in Visakhapatnam. Accurate house listing is a prerequisite for the Census-2027, as it determines the workload for enumerators and the accuracy of final population statistics used for government planning.