PHC / CHC in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal

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

Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal · 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.

  • 65.3% India 57.0%
  • 39.7% India 32.4%
  • 18.5% India 17.1%

Youth opportunity in Paschim Bardhaman

83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. On households in the poorest wealth group at 17.5%, it sits close to the national mark.