Kolkata (19_kolkata)
West Bengal · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Kolkata — Emerging District, West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 63.2. Development is rapidly improving, with Energy as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.
Kolkata (West Bengal) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 63.2. Development is rapidly improving, with Energy as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 55.2 (Emerging) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 91%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 35%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 62.3 (Emerging). School enrollment is growing but dropout rates and infrastructure quality need attention.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 97%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.
Water & Sanitation scores 82.5 (Front Runner). Tap water access and sanitation coverage demonstrate strong JJM and SBM implementation.
Energy score 97.9 (Front Runner): household electrification at 97% 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 Kolkata, West Bengal.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers
Civic Context
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