Installed power generation capacity (mw) on 31st march 2011
This dataset provides information on electricity generation capacity across Indian states and central sector categorized by energy source types such as hydro, thermal, nuclear, and renewables.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (11 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | string | Yes | Classification grouping indicating whether the entry belongs to states, central sector entities, or other structural categories |
| State/EDs/Central Sector | string | Yes | Name of the Indian state, electricity department, or central sector entity associated with the generation capacity data. |
| Total/Type of Sector | categorical | Yes | Indicates whether the record represents total installed capacity or a specific sector type within the energy infrastructure classification. |
| Hydro | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from hydroelectric power plants. |
| Thermal - Steam | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from steam-based thermal power plants. |
| Thermal - Diesel | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from diesel-based thermal power plants. |
| Thermal - Gas | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from gas-fired thermal power plants. |
| Total Thermal | float | Yes | Aggregate installed capacity from all thermal generation sources including steam, diesel, and gas. |
| Nuclear | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from nuclear power plants. |
| Renewables | float | Yes | Installed electricity generation capacity from renewable sources such as solar, wind, biomass, and small hydro. |
| Total | float | Yes | Total installed electricity generation capacity across all energy sources for the given state or sector. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset contains state-level and sector-level electricity generation capacity data across India. It breaks down installed capacity by energy generation type including hydro power, thermal power (steam, diesel, gas), nuclear power, and renewable energy. The dataset also includes aggregated totals such as total thermal capacity and overall generation capacity for each state or sector classification.
Data Quality
Most columns contain numeric values representing generation capacity. A small number of rows contain missing values, likely representing subtotal or header-like entries in the dataset. Numeric formatting appears consistent with decimal values used for capacity measurements.
Use Cases
Energy policy analysis, power infrastructure planning, renewable energy adoption studies, electricity sector benchmarking across states, and academic research on power generation mix.
Limitations
The dataset does not include timestamps or years indicating when the capacity values were recorded. Some rows contain missing values likely associated with subtotal rows or classification separators. Units of measurement are not explicitly specified in the dataset.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from national electricity generation capacity statistics where installed capacities are aggregated by state or central sector and categorized by generation technology type.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.