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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- No supplemental programming
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Description
GEO1_IN1987 identifies the household's state and union territories within India in 1987. States and union territories are the first level administrative units of the country. A GIS map (in shapefile format), corresponding to GEO1_IN1987 can be downloaded from the GIS Boundary files page in the IPUMS International web site.
The full set of geography variables for India can be found in the IPUMS International Geography variables list. For cross-national geographic analysis on the first and second major administrative level refer to GEOLEV1, and GEOLEV2. More information on IPUMS-International geography can be found here.
Universe
Availability
- India: 1987
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