India Human Development Survey (IHDS), 2005 (ICPSR 22626)

The India Human Development Survey 2005 (IHDS) is a comprehensive, nationally representative dataset capturing diverse aspects of socioeconomic and demographic conditions across India. Covering 41,554 households in 1,503 villages and 971 urban neighborhoods, it provides insights into health, education, employment, economic status, marriage, fertility, gender relations, and social capital through detailed two-hour interviews. The dataset includes child-level assessments in reading, writing, and arithmetic for children aged 8-11, alongside information from supplementary interviews with village officials, schools, and medical facilities, making it a rich resource for multidisciplinary research on human development in India.