Akola (27_akola)

Akola (Maharashtra) ranks as High Performer with a composite score of 67.0. Development is declining, with Energy as the leading sector and Infrastructure requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 72.0 (High Performer) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 97%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 27%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 77.4 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 98%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 64.6 (Emerging). Water coverage and sanitation are improving but last-mile connectivity gaps remain.

Energy score 99.7 (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.