Gender Energy

Gender Perception Survey for Energy Access and Use

This survey is used to study gender differences in energy perceptions and household energy roles.

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2021 · Harvard Dataverse

Host / institution

Harvard Dataverse · Academic collaborators

Geography

India, state, household

Time coverage

2,312 rural and urban-slum households; six states

Update frequency

One survey (published 2021)

What this is best for

Gender perceptions, empowerment, and energy access across six Indian states

Main limitations

License NR; Nature Energy notes anonymous public data

Quick answers

Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.

What is Gender Energy Survey used for?
Gender perceptions, empowerment, and energy access across six Indian states
How do you access Gender Energy Survey data?
Gender Energy Survey is labeled “Open download” 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 Gender Energy Survey cover?
Geography: India, state, household. Time coverage: 2,312 rural and urban-slum households; six states.
What are the main limitations of Gender Energy Survey?
License NR; Nature Energy notes anonymous public data

Guides for using this data

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

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Name / codeDescription
Gendered energy perceptionsPerceptions of energy access and use by gender
Empowerment dimensionsEmpowerment and agency measures
Household energy useElectricity and cooking energy use
Rural / urban-slumSettlement type of household
StateSix-state survey geography
Formats

survey microdata

Technical tags
household surveymicrodata
Example uses
Typical research and analysis uses for this dataset

Gender and energy access research

Academic identifiers

Pairs well with

Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.