Kalahand (21_kalahand)

Kalahand (Odisha) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 60.7. Development is gradually improving, with Water as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 45.9 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 87%. Child health shows moderate child nutrition gaps (stunting: 34%), with IMR at 7 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 67.4 (High Performer). Enrollment, retention, and infrastructure indicators show strong progress.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 93%. 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 55.5 (Emerging): 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.