Many times, when we are doing any software development for our personal practice or for actual projects, we struggle to find real datasets. There are many real-world data points that we need in most of the software, like area pincodes, lists of countries, etc. Although we can create our own database, chances are it will consume a lot of our time, and there is additional overhead cost involved in maintaining and updating the datasets on our own. Plus, there are chances that we might make the mistake of not having the correct data. No matter how much fake data we use, we can never fully mimic real-world scenarios. So in this blog, I will be sharing some links to real datasets specific to India that can be used by developers.
1. JsonPlaceholder Site
JSONPlaceholder is a free online REST API that you can use whenever you need some fake data. The reason behind recommending this site is that it can be used by developers (new to experienced) to practice software development, which involves calling a Rest API. Although it contains fake data, it is the perfect rest API with extensive data to use for learning software development or for practice projects.
Link : Jsonplaceholder Site
2. All India Pin Code Directory
All India Pincode Directory contains all the pin-code list across India with geocodes and other relevant information like Office Name, Office Type, Delivery Status, Division, Region, Circle, Taluk, Districts, States, Telephones, Related Sub office and Related Head office etc. Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code is a 6 digit code of Post Office numbering used by India Post. The PIN was introduced on August 15, 1972. There are 9 PIN regions in the country. The first 8 are geographical regions and the digit 9 is reserved for the Army Postal Service. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The first 2 digits together indicate the sub region or one of the postal circles. The first 3 digits together indicate a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery Post Office. Link : All India Pin Code Directory
3. Indian Census Data
This website is the official site for the Census of India. It contains information related to population demographics, socio-economic data, and various statistics gathered through the national census conducted periodically in India. You can explore the site to access reports, data sets, and other resources related to the demographic profile of the country. It contains census data since the 1991 census.
Link : Indian Census Data
4. Data.Gov.In
This website is India’s official open government data platform. It provides access to a wide range of datasets from various government departments and agencies. The data covers diverse topics such as demographics, economy, agriculture, health, education, and more. This platform promotes transparency and allows the public, researchers, and developers to explore and use government data for analysis, research, and application development. Link : Indian Govt Data
5. ISRO’s Bhuvan Geo Platform
This website is related to Bhuvan, which is India’s satellite imagery and geospatial information portal. It is developed and maintained by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a part of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Bhuvan provides access to satellite imagery, maps, and geospatial data of India. Users can explore various layers of information, including satellite imagery, thematic maps, and applications related to agriculture, forestry, disaster management, urban planning, and more. It’s a valuable resource for individuals, researchers, and organizations interested in geospatial information about India. Link : ISRO Bhuvan Geo Platform
6. Wildlife institute of India Herbarium Dataset
The herbarium dataset from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) in Dehradun consists of 4591 specimens. Among them, 4322 have been digitized and made accessible through the GBIF network.
Link : Wildlife institute of India Herbarium Dataset
I hope the above datasets will be enough to get started.
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