Dharwad (29_dharwad)
Karnataka · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Dharwad — Emerging District, Karnataka
Dharwad (Karnataka) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 58.7. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Education requiring prioritised attention.
Dharwad (Karnataka) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 58.7. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Education requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 54.8 (Emerging) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 94%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 33%), with IMR at 6 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 38.4 (Needs Attention). Education gaps across enrollment, retention, and school infrastructure require urgent focus.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 100%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.
Water & Sanitation scores 84.1 (Front Runner). Tap water access and sanitation coverage demonstrate strong JJM and SBM implementation.
Energy score 99.8 (Front Runner): household electrification at 100% 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 Dharwad, Karnataka.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers
Civic Context
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