Araria (10_araria)

Araria (Bihar) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 50.8. Development is rapidly improving, with Water as the leading sector and Education requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 37.7 (Needs Attention) reflects moderate delivery coverage at 79%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 42%), with IMR at 6 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 36.7 (Needs Attention). Education gaps across enrollment, retention, and school infrastructure require urgent focus.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 93%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 85.9 (Front Runner). Tap water access and sanitation coverage demonstrate strong JJM and SBM implementation.

Energy score 55.8 (Emerging): household electrification at 93% under Saubhagya. Strong electrification with last-mile connections ongoing.

Agriculture performance scores 50.0 (Emerging). Agricultural productivity is moderate with potential for improvement through irrigation and inputs.