Bikaner (8_bikaner)

Bikaner (Rajasthan) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 63.4. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 45.5 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 82%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 29%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 85.8 (Front Runner). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 99%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 65.0 (Emerging). Water coverage and sanitation are improving but last-mile connectivity gaps remain.

Energy score 99.3 (Front Runner): household electrification at 99% under Saubhagya. Near-universal electricity access achieved.

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