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id int4 index
year text Year
road_type text Types of Road
length_of_road numeric Length of Road

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Data last updated December 20, 2023
Metadata last updated June 25, 2024
Created December 20, 2023
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Additional infoData is available at website page in Statistical data > IMPORTANT STATISTICS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH 2021-22
Data extraction pagehttps://himachalservices.nic.in/economics/pdf/Important%20Statistics%202021-22.pdf
Data insightsOver the years, there has been a significant increase in the length of motorable single lane roads in India. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 288 km, but by 2021-22, it had increased to 36,367 km.The length of motorable double lane roads in India has also increased over the years, although not as significantly as single lane roads. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 0 km, but by 2021-22, it had increased to 1,584 km.There has been a decline in the length of less than jeepable roads in India. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 0 km, but by 2021-22, it had decreased to 0 km.The length of motorable four lane roads has remained constant over the years at 189 km, except in 2021-22, where it increased to 262 km.
Data last updated2,022
Data retreival date2,023
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MethodologyIn Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Public Works and the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) are responsible for maintaining and developing the state's road infrastructure. The department conducts regular inspections and surveys to assess the condition of roads, identify areas that need repair, and plan for the construction of new roads. Data related to roads may also be collected through other government departments, such as the Department of Transport or the Department of Rural Development
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Years covered1950-51 to 2021-22
Methodology In Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Public Works and the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD) are responsible for maintaining and developing the state's road infrastructure. The department conducts regular inspections and surveys to assess the condition of roads, identify areas that need repair, and plan for the construction of new roads. Data related to roads may also be collected through other government departments, such as the Department of Transport or the Department of Rural Development
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Data Extraction Page https://himachalservices.nic.in/economics/pdf/Important%20Statistics%202021-22.pdf
Data Retreival Date 2023
Data Last Updated 2022
Sku communications_himachal_pradesh
Dataset Frequency Decade
Years Covered 1950-51 to 2021-22
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No of Tehsils/blocks
No of Gram Panchayats
Additional Information Data is available at website page in Statistical data > IMPORTANT STATISTICS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH 2021-22
Number of Indicators 1
Insights from the dataset Over the years, there has been a significant increase in the length of motorable single lane roads in India. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 288 km, but by 2021-22, it had increased to 36,367 km.The length of motorable double lane roads in India has also increased over the years, although not as significantly as single lane roads. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 0 km, but by 2021-22, it had increased to 1,584 km.There has been a decline in the length of less than jeepable roads in India. In 1950-51, the length of such roads was 0 km, but by 2021-22, it had decreased to 0 km.The length of motorable four lane roads has remained constant over the years at 189 km, except in 2021-22, where it increased to 262 km.
IDP Ready Yes