Banka (10_banka)
Bihar · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Banka — Emerging District, Bihar
Banka (Bihar) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 55.9. Development is declining, with Water as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.
Banka (Bihar) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 55.9. Development is declining, with Water as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 32.3 (Needs Attention) reflects moderate delivery coverage at 76%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 45%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 56.4 (Emerging). School enrollment is growing but dropout rates and infrastructure quality need attention.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 94%. 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 56.6 (Emerging): household electrification at 94% 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.
Historical profile pending for Banka, Bihar.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers