State-wise employment in local bodies of public Sector
The dataset tracks public sector local bodies’ financial/resource figures across Indian states and UTs from 2001 to 2011.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.No. | integer | No | Serial number identifying the entry for each state or union territory. |
| State/UT | string | No | Name of the Indian state or union territory for which employment statistics are recorded. |
| Total Employment | integer | Yes | Total number of individuals employed in local bodies of the public sector within the specified state or union territory. |
| Reference Year | string | Yes | Year or reporting period corresponding to the employment statistics. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
It highlights variations in state-wise public sector local bodies, showing reductions in many larger states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. Some states maintained stability (e.g., Kerala, Himachal Pradesh), while smaller UTs show minimal but steady figures. The data also indicates restructuring and fiscal adjustments in certain states over the decade.
Data Quality
The dataset follows a structured format with state names as categorical identifiers and employment values recorded as numeric entries. Most records appear complete and consistent, although certain entries may contain missing values where employment data was not reported or aggregated. Numeric values are generally well formatted for statistical analysis.
Use Cases
Public sector workforce analysis, regional employment comparison, government workforce planning, public administration research, labor market analysis, and policy evaluation regarding local government employment distribution.
Limitations
The dataset does not include demographic details of employees, sector-specific job classifications, salary information, or employment breakdowns by gender or occupation. Temporal coverage may also be limited if the dataset represents only a specific reference year.
Methodology
The data was likely compiled from administrative records maintained by government departments responsible for public sector employment reporting. Employment counts were aggregated at the state level based on records from local government bodies and administrative agencies.
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.