Samba (1_samba)
Jammu and Kashmir · District Intelligence · 2024
Political Representation
Samba — Emerging District, Jammu and Kashmir
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 61.1. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Education requiring prioritised attention.
Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 61.1. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Education requiring prioritised attention.
Health score of 69.7 (High Performer) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 97%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 30%), with IMR at 4 per 1,000 births.
Education performance scores 49.6 (Needs Attention). Education gaps across enrollment, retention, and school infrastructure require urgent focus.
Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 98%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.
Water & Sanitation scores 65.5 (High Performer). 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 Samba, Jammu and Kashmir.
Sources: Census of India · ASI district handbooks · State Gazetteers