Evaluating Educational and Health Infrastructure in Jhunjhunun District: A Composite Index Approach for Regional Development
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrjss.2025.v05.n01.051Keywords:
Educational, Health infrastructure, Composite Index and Jhunjhunun DistrictAbstract
This study evaluates the educational and health infrastructure of the blocks in Jhunjhunun district using a composite index approach to inform policy decisions aimed at improving regional development. The Paper identifies key indicators for educational infrastructure and health infrastructure (encompassing community health centers, primary health centers, and the absence of facilities). Data were collected from government reports and census records, with all indicators normalized using Min-Max normalization to ensure comparability. Weights were assigned to each indicator based on their relative importance, and composite indices for educational infrastructure (EII) and health infrastructure (HII) were calculated. A Composite Infrastructure Index (CII) was derived by combining EII and HII. The results indicate that Udaipurwati ranks highest in Composite infrastructure (CII = 0.799), excelling in both education and health, while Alsisar ranks the lowest (CII = 0.170), showing significant deficiencies in both sectors. Buhana emerged as the leader in educational infrastructure (EII = 0.877), and Udaipurwati had the best health infrastructure (HII = 1.000). The findings highlight areas of strength and weakness across the blocks, providing valuable insights for targeted intervention and resource allocation to address infrastructural disparities in the district.
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