Pillar: Connectivity
In Khandwa, 64.6% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 38.4% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 20.9% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Khandwa, which ranks 29 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 24.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Khandwa are in the Khandwa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khandwa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.