Maharashtra records 87.79% distribution, 60.44% digitisation of enumeration forms under SIR
Maharashtra has distributed 87.79% of elector-specific enumeration forms and digitised 60.44% of them under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said
Maharashtra has distributed 87.79% of elector-specific enumeration forms and digitised 60.44% of them under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, officials said on Sunday (July 26, 2026). According to a bulletin by the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise is being carried out from June 30 to August 8.
Against a total electorate of 9,78,54,049, as many as 8,59,05,005 enumeration forms have been distributed, while 5,91,42,624 forms have been digitised. The exercise is being carried out by over 1 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs), it said. Hingoli district reported the highest distribution at 99.98%, followed by Jalgaon (99.91%), Buldhana (99.81%), Amravati (99.77%), Wardha (99.76%) and Sindhudurg (99.73%), it said.
Ratnagiri recorded the highest digitisation at 86.03%, followed by Yavatmal (85.20%), Buldhana (82.66%), Hingoli (82.63%), Parbhani (81.94%), Gadchiroli (80.84%) and Chandrapur (80.02%). Among the major urban districts, Thane reported a distribution of 67.97% and digitisation of 27.56%, Mumbai Suburban 67.79% and 28.72%, Mumbai City 72.37% and 38.88%, while Pune recorded 70% distribution and 45.04% digitisation. Nashik reported 85.78% distribution and 57.88% digitisation, while Palghar stood at 79.73% and 39.95%, respectively, the bulletin said.
The SIR is being carried out to update and verify the electoral roll. It aims to identify eligible voters, remove duplicate or ineligible entries, and ensure that voter lists are accurate, complete, and up to date before future elections, said officials.
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