Dowry Deaths Rate per Lakh Women

Choropleth map of India by state: Dowry Deaths Rate per Lakh Women. Uttar Pradesh reports the highest absolute number of dowry deaths — over 2,000 annually.
Uttar Pradesh reports the highest absolute number of dowry deaths — over 2,000 annually.
Policy implication
Dowry deaths are just the visible tip; dowry harassment and extortion are vastly underreported across all states.
NCRB 2022Genderdowry deathsviolencegender
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Source: NCRB (2022). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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