West Bengal Census 2026: 100% Field Work Completed for Phase 1

West Bengal Census 2026 has achieved a major milestone, with the state completing 100% of the field work for Census Phase 1 ahead of the September 14, 2026 deadline, according to the statement.

I am immensely pleased to share that West Bengal has achieved 100% field work completion for Census Phase 1 well within the deadline of September 14, 2026.
A proud and momentous milestone for West Bengal.
Through sheer dedication, meticulous planning and relentless effort, our… pic.twitter.com/b811lVUJjT

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) September 16, 2026

The completion marks a significant operational achievement for the state administration, with census field teams covering all districts, subdivisions, blocks, municipal corporations and municipalities as part of the house-listing exercise.

According to the figures shared, all 1,73,066 Houselisting Blocks (HLBs) across West Bengal have achieved complete coverage. More than 3.68 crore census houses, or 3,68,30,150 units, have also been enumerated against a projected figure of around 3.69 crore.

West Bengal Census 2026 Phase 1 Completed
The West Bengal Census 2026 field operation for Phase 1 was completed within the stipulated deadline, with the administration reporting 100% completion of field work.

The exercise involved extensive coordination among officials and field-level personnel across the state.

Teams were required to reach households across geographically diverse areas, including hills, plains and riverine regions.

The achievement was attributed to detailed planning, administrative coordination and the efforts of thousands of personnel involved in the census operation.

All 1,73,066 Houselisting Blocks Covered

One of the key milestones reported in the West Bengal Census 2026 exercise is the completion of all 1,73,066 Houselisting Blocks.

The coverage extends across every district and subdivision, as well as blocks, municipal corporations and municipalities in the state.

The completion of all HLBs indicates that the field teams have covered the designated areas under the first phase of the census field exercise.

More Than 3.68 Crore Census Houses Enumerated

Another major achievement highlighted in the statement is the enumeration of 3,68,30,150 census houses.

The number was recorded against a projected figure of approximately 3.69 crore, representing nearly 99.7% of the expected census houses.

This large-scale enumeration required field workers to visit households across West Bengal and collect the information required as part of the census process.

Nearly 99.7% of Expected Coverage

The reported enumeration figure of 3.68 crore census houses represents nearly 99.7% of the projected total.

The figure demonstrates the scale of the field operation undertaken across the state, with census personnel working across different geographical and administrative regions.

The successful completion of the West Bengal Census 2026 field work was attributed to the contribution of grassroots enumerators and supervisors.

Thousands of field personnel worked across different parts of the state, including challenging terrain and areas separated by rivers and other geographical barriers.

Their responsibilities involved reaching households and completing the required field-level census work within the stipulated timeframe.