Saharsa (10_saharsa)

Saharsa (Bihar) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 54.0. Development is declining, with Water as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 28.1 (Needs Attention) reflects moderate delivery coverage at 78%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 48%), with IMR at 6 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 58.1 (Emerging). School enrollment is growing but dropout rates and infrastructure quality need attention.

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

Water & Sanitation scores 78.2 (High Performer). Tap water access and sanitation coverage demonstrate strong JJM and SBM implementation.

Energy score 75.7 (High Performer): 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.