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UID: TP-20250721-IN-01

Source

Vahan Dashboard

Last Updated

August 30, 2025

Time Range

FY’2020 – FY’2025

Periodicity

Annual

Unit

Absolute Number

Sector

Transport

Next Update

2026

Indicator Summary

State-wise Vehicle Distribution, by Class refers to the categorization and allocation of registered motor vehicles throughout different states and union territories in India, classified into kinds such as two-wheelers, cars, jeeps, taxis, buses, goods carriers, tractors, and other specialty vehicles. With differences in transportation infrastructure, urbanization, income levels, industrial activity, and reliance on agriculture, this classification offers a comprehensive view of the motorization pattern in each state. For example, agrarian states report higher numbers of tractors and cargo vehicles, whereas states with higher urban densities typically report a larger share of cars and two-wheelers.

Planning transportation, building infrastructure, and developing policies all depend on analyzing the distribution of automobiles by class at the state level. It assists governments in creating state-specific plans for public transportation, fuel demand management, road safety, and emission control. In quickly expanding cities, this data also helps identify motorization patterns, which are important for traffic management, urban planning, and congestion reduction. Furthermore, because patterns of vehicle distribution are directly related to air pollution and carbon emissions, it influences environmental policies. Businesses can make targeted expenditures thanks to the information this data offers on the demand for cars in different regions. All things considered, it provides a basis for striking a balance between environmental sustainability, transportation requirements, and economic growth at the state and federal levels.

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