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2009 Census of Rural Habitation Data

Annual habitation-level dataset providing details of rural habitations across India under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP)

About Dataset

This dataset provides detailed information on rural habitations across India as recorded on 1st April 2009 under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). It captures habitation-level attributes including state, district, block, panchayat, and village names, enabling a granular view of rural habitation status with respect to drinking water coverage. The dataset is based on administrative records updated by respective State Governments and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India.

Purpose of Dataset

To Provide Comprehensive Habitation-level Detail For Assessment, Planning, And Monitoring Of Rural Drinking Water Infrastructure And Coverage Under The National Rural Drinking Water Programme, Supporting Government Decision-making And Public Transparency.

Dataset Metadata

License

Open Government License, India

Geographical coverage

India

Sector

Environmental Conservation and Sustainability

Author

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Source organisation

IndiaAI

Uploaded by

Ankit Negi

Data Quality Score (Beta)

Dataset type

Structured

Frequency

Static

Time Granularity

Annually

Year range

N.A.

Date & Time

29/09/25 00:49:33

Visibility

Open

Hosted / Redirected

Redirected

Data Type

Primary

Data Collection Method

Aggregation Of Administrative Records Compiled And Updated By State Governments And The Ministry Of Drinking Water And Sanitation, Using Structured Inputs From Local Governing Bodies.