Dhanbad (20_dhanbad)
Jharkhand · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Dhanbad — Emerging District, Jharkhand
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 57.6. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 57.6. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 29.9 (Needs Attention) reflects moderate delivery coverage at 75%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 40%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 73.7 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 96%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.
Water & Sanitation scores 64.0 (Emerging). Water coverage and sanitation are improving but last-mile connectivity gaps remain.
Energy score 97.7 (Front Runner): household electrification at 96% 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.
Historical profile pending for Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers
Civic Context
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