Kathua (1_kathua)
Jammu and Kashmir · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Kathua — Front Runner District, Jammu and Kashmir
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) ranks as High Performer with a composite score of 67.0. Development is declining, with Water as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) ranks as High Performer with a composite score of 67.0. Development is declining, with Water as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 69.0 (High Performer) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 97%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 26%), with IMR at 4 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 53.5 (Emerging). School enrollment is growing but dropout rates and infrastructure quality need attention.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 98%. 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 99.5 (Front Runner): household electrification at 98% 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 Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers