Power and Energy
This dataset provides monthly energy requirement and energy availability figures (in Million Units) for Indian states, union territories, and regions for January 2024.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| State | string | No | Name of the Indian state, union territory, region, or 'All India' total. Presented bilingually in Hindi and English. |
| Month | string | No | The month and year for which the energy data is reported. Format is 'Month,YYYY'. |
| Energy Requirement MU | float | No | Total energy required during the month, measured in Million Units (MU) where 1 Unit = 1 kWh. Values represent aggregate demand. |
| Energy Availability MU | float | No | Total energy actually available/supplied during the month, measured in Million Units (MU) where 1 Unit = 1 kWh. Values represent actual supply. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset contains 42 rows and 4 columns, detailing the energy requirement and actual availability for various administrative and regional entities in India. It includes data for individual states, union territories, and aggregated regional totals (Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern, North-Eastern) as well as an All India total. The data is presented bilingually in Hindi and English.
Data Quality
The dataset appears complete with no missing values. Numerical precision varies across entries, suggesting possible rounding or different reporting standards. Some values are given with high precision (e.g., 2741.0382403500003) while others are rounded. The formatting is consistent across rows.
Use Cases
Analysis of regional energy deficits/surpluses, power sector planning, policy formulation for energy distribution, academic research on energy economics, and monitoring of power supply performance.
Limitations
The data is aggregated at the state/regional level and does not provide granular information such as sector-wise consumption, peak demand, or hourly variations. The methodology for calculating requirement and availability is not specified.
Methodology
Data is likely compiled by respective State Load Dispatch Centers (SLDCs) and Regional Load Dispatch Centers (RLDCs) and aggregated by a central authority (possibly the National Load Despatch Centre or Central Electricity Authority).
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.