PHC / CHC in Tinsukia, Assam

The Primary Health Centre is the first rural facility with a Medical Officer; the CHC adds 30 beds and four specialists.

Tinsukia, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

In Tinsukia, 73% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 32.8% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 17.6% of women have low BMI, close to the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 73% India 57%
  • 32.8% India 32.4%
  • 17.6% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Tinsukia

73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Tinsukia, which ranks 7 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 33.6%.