The Karaikal district administration on Sunday launched the self-enumeration process for Census 2027, marking the first phase of population census activities in the district. The online registration drive will continue till May 31.Karaikal District Collector Ishita Rathi inaugurated the event.Ms. Rathi told reporters that residents could complete the self-enumeration process through the online Census portal using mobile number-based OTP authentication. Census self-enumeration portal - https://se.census.gov.in/.She said the process would take less than five minutes and help ensure accurate and confidential submission of details while easing the work of enumerators.Residents were asked to share the identification number generated after submission with enumerators visiting households from June 1. For assistance, the public can contact the Census Directorate helpline at 1855. Published - May 17, 2026 06:24 pm IST