House listing starts in only 72% of Gurgaon census blocks

Gurgaon: Fifteen days into the census exercise, house-listing work has started in only 3,427 of Gurgaon’s 4,756 blocks, with officials attributing the slow progress largely to lack of cooperation from residents in several areas.

The house-listing phase of the census is scheduled to conclude on May 30.

Officials said the administration is closely monitoring progress and has set up a control room to assist enumerators facing difficulties during field visits. Enumerators, particularly in upscale localities, have reported challenges in conducting surveys and collecting information.

Deputy commissioner Uttam Singh said the census exercise is being carried out “with full responsibility and in an organised manner”.

“All charge officers are regularly visiting the field to inspect house-listing work. Officers are interacting with enumerators in various areas to review survey progress and issue necessary directions,” he said.

He added that both the pace and quality of the exercise are being continuously reviewed to ensure timely completion. The DC also appealed to RWAs and residents to cooperate with enumerators and provide accurate information, stressing that the census plays a key role in national planning and development.

According to the latest progress report, work has commenced in 73% of areas in MCG Gurgaon zone 1, 48% in zone 2, 58% in zone 3, and 75% in zone 4. In Manesar Municipal Corporation, work has begun in 87% of areas.

Among other regions, Sohna tehsil has recorded 94% coverage, while Sohna MCI stands at 77%. Pataudi tehsil and Pataudi Mandi MCI have each reached 99%, while Manesar tehsil has also achieved 99% coverage. Wazirabad tehsil is currently leading, with work initiated across all areas.

Farrukhnagar tehsil has recorded 91% coverage and Farrukhnagar MC 96%. Officials said several regions are nearing full coverage and efforts are being intensified in the remaining blocks to complete the exercise swiftly.

The DC has directed enumerators to immediately begin work in areas where the exercise has not yet started and warned that negligence at any level would invite action as per rules.