The 16th Indian Census: Early Data Collection in Delhi and Kerala
第 16 次印度人口普查：德里與喀拉拉邦開始初步數據收集
Introduction
The Indian government has started the first stage of the 2027 Census. They are using digital methods to list houses and estimate the population across several states.
印度政府已開始 2027 年人口普查的第一階段。他們正利用數位化方法在多個邦列出房屋清單並估算人口。
Main Body
This current process, known as the 16th Indian Census, is being carried out according to the Census Act of 1948 and the Census Rules of 1990. The project is divided into two main parts. First, the House Listing and Housing Census began on April 1, 2026. Second, the Population Enumeration phase will take place in February 2027, which will provide the final and official population and social data for the country.
目前的過程，即第 16 次印度人口普查，是根據 1948 年的《人口普查法》和 1990 年的《人口普查規則》執行。該計畫分為兩個主要部分。第一，房屋列名與房屋普查於 2026 年 4 月 1 日開始。第二，人口計數階段將於 2027 年 2 月進行，屆時將提供全國最終且官方的人口與社會數據。
In Delhi, the first phase finished on June 14 after surveying over 45,000 house listing blocks. Early data suggests there are about 23 million residents living in nearly 5.5 million households. Furthermore, the data shows that the North East district is the most crowded, whereas the New Delhi district has the lowest population density. However, these numbers are only temporary until the final count in 2027.
在德里，第一階段在調查超過 45,000 個房屋列名區塊後，於 6 月 14 日結束。初步數據顯示，約有 2,300 萬居民居住在近 550 萬戶家庭中。此外，數據顯示東北區最擁擠，而新德里區的人口密度最低。然而，在 2027 年最終計數之前，這些數字僅為暫時性的。
Meanwhile, Kerala is using a 'digital-first' strategy to make the census fully electronic. From June 16 to June 30, citizens could use a special online portal to submit their own household information. This effort is being led by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister V D Satheesan. To manage this, the state is using over 60,000 enumerators and 10,000 supervisors who collect data via a mobile app.
同時，喀拉拉邦正採取「數位優先」策略，使人口普查完全電子化。從 6 月 16 日到 6 月 30 日，公民可以使用特殊的線上門戶提交自己的家庭資訊。此項工作由州長 Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar 和首席部長 V D Satheesan 領導。為了管理此過程，該邦使用了超過 60,000 名普查員和 10,000 名督導，他們透過行動 App 收集數據。
Conclusion
The census is now moving from the initial house listing and digital registration toward the final population count in early 2027.
人口普查目前正從初步的房屋列名與數位登記，轉向 2027 年初的最終人口計數。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Bridge' to B2: Mastering Connectors for Contrast
At the A2 level, you likely use 'but' for everything. To reach B2, you need to vary how you show contrast to sound more professional and precise. This text provides a perfect roadmap for this transition.
🔍 The 'Contrast Trio' from the Text
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Whereas "...the North East district is the most crowded, whereas the New Delhi district has the lowest population density."
- The B2 Secret: Use this when you are comparing two different things (A vs B) in one sentence. It is a sophisticated way to say "on the other hand."
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However "However, these numbers are only temporary..."
- The B2 Secret: Unlike 'but', However usually starts a new sentence and is followed by a comma. It signals a shift in the direction of the conversation.
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Meanwhile "Meanwhile, Kerala is using a 'digital-first' strategy..."
- The B2 Secret: This is for 'simultaneous contrast.' Use it when two different things are happening at the same time in different places.
🛠️ Level-Up Transformation
See how we move from A2 (Basic) to B2 (Fluent) using the logic from the article:
- A2: Delhi is crowded but New Delhi is not. B2: Delhi is crowded, whereas New Delhi has a low population density.
- A2: Kerala is using apps. Delhi is using blocks. B2: Delhi is surveying blocks; meanwhile, Kerala is implementing a digital-first strategy.
💡 Quick Tip for the Student
Stop starting every contrasting sentence with 'But'. Try placing However at the start of your paragraph to immediately signal a higher level of English proficiency to your listener or reader.