Azamgarh (9_azamgarh)

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh) ranks as Emerging with a composite score of 54.5. Development is rapidly improving, with Energy as the leading sector and Health requiring prioritised attention.

Health score of 33.1 (Needs Attention) reflects strong institutional delivery coverage at 85%. Child health shows high stunting rates requiring nutrition intervention (stunting: 41%), with IMR at 3 per 1,000 births.

Education performance scores 43.0 (Needs Attention). Education gaps across enrollment, retention, and school infrastructure require urgent focus.

Infrastructure score 50.0 (Emerging): electrification at 96%. Targeted investment in physical connectivity and basic services needed.

Water & Sanitation scores 80.4 (Front Runner). Tap water access and sanitation coverage demonstrate strong JJM and SBM implementation.

Energy score 97.7 (Front Runner): household electrification at 96% 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.