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Public and Private Hospitals India
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About
This dataset provides a count of hospitals across India, presented on a state-by-state basis [1]. It includes hospital numbers for both the public and private sectors, offering insight into India's healthcare infrastructure at a state level [1]. The data has been gathered from various sources [1].
Columns
The dataset consists of four columns [1]:
- States/UTs: This column lists the name of each State or Union Territory in India. There are 37 unique values, all of which are valid and present [2].
- Number of hospitals in public sector: This column provides the count of hospitals operating in the public sector for each State/UT. It contains 35 unique numerical values, all valid and present [2, 3].
- Number of hospitals in private sector: This column specifies the count of hospitals operating in the private sector for each State/UT. It includes 32 unique numerical values, all valid and present [3].
- Total number of hospitals (public+private): This column represents the combined total number of hospitals from both public and private sectors for each State/UT. It has 36 unique numerical values, all valid and present [3].
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file titled 'Hospitals count in India - Statewise.csv', with a file size of 1.11 kB [2]. It contains data for 4 columns and covers 37 unique States/Union Territories [1, 2]. The exact number of rows or records is not explicitly stated, but based on the unique State/UTs, it appears to comprise 37 entries [2].
Usage
This dataset is ideal for analysing healthcare infrastructure in India at a granular, state-by-state level [1]. It can be effectively used for:
- Policy formulation related to healthcare expansion and resource allocation [1].
- Academic research on public health and hospital distribution [1].
- Strategic planning by healthcare organisations to identify areas with varying hospital densities [1].
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope encompasses all States and Union Territories across India [1, 2]. It provides a snapshot of hospital counts, categorised by public and private sectors [1]. While a specific collection date is not mentioned, the dataset is expected to be updated annually [2].
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, including:
- Government agencies involved in public health planning and policy development.
- Public health researchers and academics studying healthcare access and infrastructure.
- Healthcare management professionals and consultants.
- Students undertaking projects related to Indian demographics or healthcare systems.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- India Statewise Hospital Statistics
- Indian Healthcare Facilities by State
- Public and Private Hospitals India
- India Hospitals Census by State/UT
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Original Data Source: Public and Private Hospitals India
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