PHC / CHC in Siwan, Bihar

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

Siwan, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

In Siwan, 53.3% of women are anaemic, close to the typical district. 36.7% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 18.2% of women have low BMI, close to the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 53.3% India 57.0%
  • 36.7% India 32.4%
  • 18.2% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Siwan

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 37% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Siwan, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 29%.