Balaghat (23_balaghat)

Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 55.0. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Water requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 39.2 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 83%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 35%), with IMR at 4 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 74.5 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 90%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 36.0 (Needs Attention). Critical water access and open-defecation-free gaps require accelerated intervention.

Energy score 93.8 (Front Runner): household electrification at 90% under Saubhagya. Strong electrification with last-mile connections ongoing.

Agriculture performance scores 50.0 (Emerging). Agricultural productivity is moderate with potential for improvement through irrigation and inputs.