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The Real Middle Wiki

Welcome to the wiki for The Real Middle — India's income inequality explorer.

Contents

• Getting Started — Running the app locally
• How It Works — Income distribution calculations and methodology
• Data Sources — World Inequality Lab, PLFS 2023-24, Economic Survey 2024-25
• Features — Calculator, budget simulation, healthcare costs, rural vs urban
• Updating Data — How to update income distribution data for future years
• FAQ — Frequently asked questions

Key Findings

• Top 1% of earners control 22.6% of national income
• Earning ₹25,000+/month places you in the top 10%
• Median income is approximately ₹9,000/month
• Most Indians significantly overestimate their economic position

Tech Stack

Component	Technology
Framework	React
Styling	Tailwind CSS
Charts	Recharts
Icons	Lucide React

Quick Links

• Repository
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• Report a Data Issue
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