State-wise employment in public Sector and private sector
The dataset presents state-wise public sector figures across India from 2001 to 2011.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (3 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | categorical | No | Indicates whether the employment data belongs to the public sector or private sector. |
| State | string | No | Name of the Indian state or union territory for which employment statistics are reported. |
| Employment | integer | Yes | Total number of employed individuals recorded in the specified sector within the state. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
It tracks financial/resource levels of states and UTs, showing declines in Bihar, Kerala, and West Bengal, while Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka recorded steady rises. Smaller states and UTs like Goa, Puducherry, and Himachal Pradesh display sharp fluctuations or moderate growth. The data reflects both fiscal pressures and expansions, highlighting regional disparities in public sector resources.
Data Quality
The dataset appears well structured with consistent formatting of state names and numeric employment counts. Some states may contain missing or incomplete values depending on reporting availability. Overall numeric formatting is consistent across rows.
Use Cases
Labor market analysis, public vs private employment comparison, workforce distribution studies, economic research, government policy planning, and regional employment analysis.
Limitations
The dataset does not include demographic breakdowns such as age, gender, or occupation categories. It also lacks time-series information, making it difficult to analyze employment trends over multiple years.
Methodology
The data was likely compiled from administrative employment records and statistical labor surveys conducted by government agencies that collect employment data across sectors and states.
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.