Palamu (20_palamu)

Palamu (Jharkhand) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 56.6. Development is stable, with Water as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 30.5 (Needs Attention) reflects moderate delivery coverage at 77%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 42%), with IMR at 6 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 48.2 (Needs Attention). Education gaps across enrollment, retention, and school infrastructure require urgent focus.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 95%. 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 83.5 (Front Runner): household electrification at 95% 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.