2021 Nepal census
The 2021 Nepal Census was the twelfth nationwide census of Nepal conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics. The census was originally scheduled from 8 June to 22 June 2021, but was postponed to November 2021 due to surge in COVID-19 cases. Results. Total population: 29, 192, 480 Population of Province 1 Population of Madhesh Province Population of Bagmati Province Population of Gandaki Province Population of Lumbini Province Population of Karnali Province Population of Sudurpaschim Province Controversies. The enumerators of the census have been alleged to use pencil while filling out the forms, instead of ink pen . The Kayat community of Baglung declared boycotting from the census. The Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities issued a statement alleging the census enumerators not asking the questions on language and religion.The federation has alleged enumerators of filling the form without asking these questions. The enumerators have also been alleged for noting second language as "Nepali", without asking the person. An enumerator was captured by the locals in Lamjung alleging that they noted their religion as Hindu, despite informing them that they are Buddhists. The Wambule community expressed its concern over census enumeration form having their language mentioned as "Yambule