PHC / CHC in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

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

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Connectivity

In Sirmaur, 49.9% of women are anaemic, better than the typical district. 28.6% of children under five are stunted, better than the typical district. 16% of women have low BMI, close to the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 49.9% India 57.0%
  • 28.6% India 32.4%
  • 16% India 17%

Youth opportunity in Sirmaur

83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 91% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Sirmaur, which ranks 3 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 6.6%.