Districtwise GDP and growth rate based at current price-Tamil Nadu
The dataset presents district-level GDP and annual growth patterns of Tamil Nadu from 1999–2007.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (5 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| District | Categorical | No | Name of the district within the state of Tamil Nadu. |
| Year | String | No | Financial year corresponding to the GDP estimate and growth rate values. |
| GDP at Current Price | float | No | Estimated Gross Domestic Product value for the district at current market prices during the specified year. |
| Growth Rate | float | No | Year-over-year percentage growth rate of district GDP at current prices. |
| Unit | string | No | Unit of measurement used for GDP values, typically represented in crore rupees or similar financial units. |
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About This Dataset
Growth rates remain mostly positive, with occasional dips in the early 2000s, followed by consistent double-digit expansion in the mid-2000s. The period 2003–07 saw strong industrial and services-led growth, with districts like Kancheepuram, Thiruvallur, and Salem showing rapid acceleration.
Data Quality
The dataset structure is consistent with clearly defined columns for district names and associated economic indicators. Numeric fields representing GDP and growth rates follow consistent formatting. Some rows may contain missing or zero values where economic estimates were unavailable or not applicable.
Use Cases
Regional economic analysis, district-level development planning, economic growth comparison across districts, investment location analysis, and public policy research.
Limitations
The dataset does not include sector-wise GDP breakdowns or methodological notes explaining the exact calculation procedure for district GDP estimates. It also lacks historical data beyond the reported years and does not include inflation-adjusted values.
Methodology
District GDP figures are likely compiled using regional economic accounts produced by the Tamil Nadu Department of Economics and Statistics, aggregating sectoral production estimates at the district level and calculating growth rates based on year-over-year changes in current price GDP.
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Source Information
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Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
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