Pillar: Connectivity
In Paschim Bardhaman, 65.3% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 39.7% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 18.5% of women have low BMI, close to 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 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. On households in the poorest wealth group at 17.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Paschim Bardhaman are in the Paschim Bardhaman district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Paschim Bardhaman youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.