PHC / CHC in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

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

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh · Pillar: Connectivity

In Prayagraj, 45.9% of women are anaemic, better than the typical district. 37.9% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 16.9% of women have low BMI, close to the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.

  • 45.9% India 57.0%
  • 37.9% India 32.4%
  • 16.9% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Prayagraj

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Prayagraj, which ranks 29 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 34.5%.