Jain Census 2027
The Jain Census — Jain Janaganana — is the effort to make sure every Jain in India is counted correctly in the National Census 2027.
What is the Jain Census?
The Jain Census, or Jain Janaganana, is the community-wide effort to ensure every Jain in India is recorded correctly as JAIN in the country's official National Census. It is not a separate government count — it is an awareness movement that makes sure Jain families are not missed or misclassified when the national Census is carried out.
As per the Census of India 2011, the recorded Jain population was 4,451,753 — about 0.4% of the country's total population. Many Jain families, however, are recorded under a broader category instead of as Jain, which is why the community runs a dedicated Jain Census campaign for every national count.
Jain Census 2027: India's next count
India's next National Census is scheduled for 2027 and, for the first time, will allow Digital Self-Enumeration — households can record their own details online before the enumerator visit. This makes the 2027 Census the most important opportunity yet for an accurate Jain Census, because every family can ensure their religion is recorded correctly as JAIN.
The Census is conducted in two phases: House-listing and Housing, followed by Population Enumeration, when religion is recorded. Jains must be counted correctly in the second phase.
How to be counted in the Jain Census
1. Record your religion as JAIN
During self-enumeration and the enumerator visit, every member of the family must have their religion clearly recorded as JAIN — not under any broader or related category.
2. Count every family member
Make sure no one in the household is left out, and that Digambar, Shwetambar, Sthanakvasi, Terapanth and all other panths are recorded as one Jain identity.
Jain Census 2011 — the official figures
Why the Jain Census matters
An accurate Jain Census shapes political representation, government planning, minority welfare schemes and resource allocation. When Jains are undercounted, the community's voice and entitlements are weakened.
Jains have the highest literacy rate of any community in India and contribute far beyond their share to the nation's economy and philanthropy — yet a small recorded population understates that role. Counting every Jain correctly in Census 2027 is how the community is seen accurately.
Frequently asked questions about the Jain Census
What is the Jain Census (Jain Janaganana)?
The Jain Census, or Jain Janaganana, is the community-wide effort to make sure every Jain in India is recorded correctly as JAIN in the National Census. Let Every Jain Count (LEJC) runs this awareness campaign so no Jain family is missed or misclassified in Census 2027.
When is the Jain Census 2027?
India's next National Census is scheduled for 2027 and will include Digital Self-Enumeration. It is the next official count in which every Jain family can ensure they are recorded correctly as JAIN.
How do I make sure my family is counted in the Jain Census?
During both census phases — self-enumeration and the enumerator visit — record the religion of every family member as JAIN, and make sure no one is left out. Digambar, Shwetambar, Sthanakvasi, Terapanth and all other panths are one Jain identity for the census.
What was the Jain population in the 2011 Census?
The Census of India 2011 recorded 4,451,753 Jains, about 0.4% of the population. Many Jain families were not recorded under their correct identity, which is why an accurate Jain Census in 2027 matters.
Is the Jain Census a separate government survey?
No. The Jain Census is not a separate government count. It is a community awareness movement that ensures Jains are recorded correctly within India's official National Census.
Be part of the Jain Census 2027
Join Let Every Jain Count to spread awareness so every Jain family is counted correctly in India's National Census 2027.