PHC / CHC in Munger, Bihar

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

Munger, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

In Munger, 71.1% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 35.5% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 23.1% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 71.1% India 57.0%
  • 35.5% India 32.4%
  • 23.1% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Munger

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Munger, which ranks 8 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 24.8%.