Howrah (19_howrah)

Howrah (West Bengal) ranks as High Performer with a composite score of 67.1. Development is gradually improving, with Water as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 53.3 (Emerging) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 87%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 34%), with IMR at 4 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 69.6 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 100%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 100.0 (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.