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Healthcare Availability in Rural India by State/UT
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Statistical data detailing the status of rural health infrastructure across India, focusing on personnel and facilities for the years 2005, 2019, and 2020. The statistics were released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Statistics Division, Government of India. This collection highlights the capacity of rural health services, which gained significant attention following the second wave of the pandemic entering these areas. This information is vital for analysing existing resources and shortfalls in primary healthcare provisioning.
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- State/UT: Name of the State or Union Territory.
- Sub Center: The most peripheral contact point between the Primary Health Care System and the community.
- Primary Health Center (PHC): A referral unit generally intended for six Sub Centres, equipped with 4–6 beds, a Medical Officer Incharge, and supporting paramedical staff.
- Community Health Center (CHC): A 30-bedded hospital and referral unit for four PHCs, offering specialised services.
- Auxiliary Midwife: A village-level female health worker, also known as ANM, serving as the first point of contact between the community and health services.
- Doctors: The recorded number of doctors in position.
- Specialists: Medical professionals including Surgeons, Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (OB&GY), Physicians, and Paediatricians.
- Radiographers: Health professionals who use x-rays to produce diagnostic images.
- Pharmacists: Staff who prepare and dispense prescriptions, monitor drug interactions, and advise patients on medication use.
- Lab Technician: Medical professionals who perform intricate tests for the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
- Nursing Staff: Licensed personnel trained to provide medical care, typically working in hospitals or physician's offices.
Distribution
The data is structured in a tabular format, typically delivered as a CSV file. The sample dataset reflects statistics for 38 distinct State/Union Territory entities. The data includes notations such as NA for 'Not Available', N App for 'Not Applicable', and an asterisk (*) to denote a surplus. Where relevant, all-India figures concerning vacancy and shortfall represent the totals of state-wise figures, excluding any surpluses noted in specific regions.
Usage
This information is ideally suited for policy modelling, health resource allocation studies, gap analysis regarding medical personnel and facilities in rural settings, and evaluating the impact of demographic or political changes on healthcare access. It is valuable for measuring progress against public health goals.
Coverage
The data focuses exclusively on India. The time scope spans three reporting periods: 2005, 2019, and 2020. Geographical coverage notes include the creation of Telangana in 2014 following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the designation of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as Union Territories in August 2019, and the merger of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu into a single UT in January 2020. These structural changes affect how regional data is aggregated and presented across the years.
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CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Health Policy Analysts: For identifying infrastructure deficits and informing resource planning.
- Researchers: To study trends in rural development and public health management.
- Government Officials: For monitoring departmental performance and setting recruitment targets.
- Journalists/NGOs: For investigating disparities in healthcare access and infrastructure quality.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Indian Rural Health Infrastructure Statistics (2005, 2019, 2020)
- Ministry of Health Rural Statistics - Personnel & Facilities, India
- Healthcare Availability in Rural India by State/UT
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Original Data Source: Healthcare Availability in Rural India by State/UT
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