PHC / CHC in Patna, Bihar

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

Patna, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

In Patna, 67.2% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 34.5% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 21.9% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 67.2% India 57.0%
  • 34.5% India 32.4%
  • 21.9% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Patna

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 20.6%.