Prisons - Types and Occupancy from Prison Statistics India Reports, NCRB

This collection of datasets, derived from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Prison Statistics India reports, provides a comprehensive structural analysis of the Indian correctional system’s capacity and workload. It features detailed longitudinal data on jail capacity, inmate population, and occupancy rates, serving as a primary resource for monitoring prison overcrowding and administrative efficiency across the country. The data is meticulously categorized by facility type, including Central, District, Sub, Women, Open, and Special Jails, as well as Borstal Schools, and is further broken down by year, state, and gender.