In a major boost to Maharashtra's census drive, Muth village in Sindhudurg district has become the first in the State to complete self-enumeration, achieving the feat through a coordinated effort between revenue officials and residents.
The village in Vengurla taluka, which comprises 36 houses and a population of 144, achieved the milestone recently under the guidance of Collector Tripti Dhodmise, officials said on Saturday (May 9, 2026).
Chief Principal Census Officer Nirupama J. Dange, in a statement, appealed to other villages in the state to take inspiration from Muth village and complete the self-enumeration process within the stipulated time.
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"All families in Muth village of Sindhudurg district have completed the self-enumeration process. This achievement was accomplished under the guidance of District Collector Tripti Dhodmise and through the active participation of the local administration and citizens," she said.
