In 2019, the capital territory of Delhi had the highest number of central jails amounting to 14 in India. Followed by Madhya Pradesh with about 11 central jails as of that year.
Prisoners sentenced to a long period (more than 2 years) of imprisonment are confined in central jails, which have larger capacity in comparison to other jails. These jails also have rehabilitation facilities.
Number of central jails across India in 2019, by state
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NCRB (India). (August 27, 2020). Number of central jails across India in 2019, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 20, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/702003/number-of-central-jails-by-state-ut-india/
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