Palakkad (32_palakkad)

Palakkad (Kerala) ranks as High Performer with a composite score of 71.4. Development is gradually improving, with Water as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 86.3 (Front Runner) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 96%. Child health shows good child nutrition outcomes (stunting: 16%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 59.5 (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 97.5 (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.