AHS

Annual Health Survey (EAG States) 2010–13

AHS is used to study district health in Empowered Action Group states between DLHS and NFHS district eras.

Registration requiredVery largeStrong district source
Host / institution

ICPSR / MoHFW (historical) · MoHFW / ORGI (AHS) / ICPSR archive

Geography

EAG states, district

Time coverage

2010–13

Update frequency

Historical (2010–13 field cycles)

What this is best for

District-level health data for Empowered Action Group (EAG) states—useful bridge between DLHS and NFHS district eras

Main limitations

EAG-state focus only; historical series; access via research archive registration rather than a live MoHFW dashboard

Quick answers

Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.

What is AHS (EAG) used for?
District-level health data for Empowered Action Group (EAG) states—useful bridge between DLHS and NFHS district eras
How do you access AHS (EAG) data?
AHS (EAG) is labeled “Registration required” on this guide. Open the access portal or documentation links on the record for the current host process—do not assume open download if registration or a DUA is required.
What geography and time does AHS (EAG) cover?
Geography: EAG states, district. Time coverage: 2010–13.
What are the main limitations of AHS (EAG)?
EAG-state focus only; historical series; access via research archive registration rather than a live MoHFW dashboard

Guides for using this data

Official portals, user guides, codebooks, and tutorials for access and analysis.

2 links

Variables5

ICPSR AHS study 38097 documentation. Representative fields for the page table — verify the full dictionary on the official site.

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Name / codeDescription
District IDDistrict geography for EAG states
Fertility / mortalityDistrict vital indicators
Maternal careANC, delivery, and maternal service use
Child healthChild health and immunization markers
Household characteristicsHousehold background fields
Formats

microdata · documentation

Technical tags
household surveydistrict-levelhistorical
Example uses
Typical research and analysis uses for this dataset

Pre-NFHS-4 district MCH triangulation in high-focus states

Pairs well with

Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.