PHC / CHC in Soreng, Sikkim

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

Soreng, Sikkim · Pillar: Connectivity

In Soreng, 42.9% of women are anaemic, better than the typical district. 25.2% of children under five are stunted, better than the typical district. 3.1% of women have low BMI, better than the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 42.9% India 57.0%
  • 25.2% India 32.4%
  • 3.1% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Soreng

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Soreng, which ranks 5 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 4.7%.