Child health of
the four major urban agglomerations/cities of Jharkhand State of India has been
discussed here. These are Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur.
The four major cities of Jharkhand namely Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur are the
major parts of the mentioned respective urban agglomerations. The Urban Quadrangle, comprising
Ranchi, Bokaro, Dhanbad and Jamshedpur have over half the ULB population in the
state.
RANCHI
Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand
state. Ranchi is one of the most urbanized districts of Jharkhand state. Out of
the total Ranchi district population of 29, 12,022 (2011 census), 43.18 percent
lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,257,340 people lives in urban
areas of which males are 654,655 and females are 602,685.
As per census 2011, population of
Ranchi city is 1,073,440, of which male and female are 559,031 and 514,409,
respectively.
Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010, the
Child health of urban Ranchi
district is presented as below.
Child
Immunization
About 72 percent of children were
fully immunized. Those who received Vitamin A dose were 67 percent.
Birth
Weight
In 77 percent cases birth weight of
the child was taken and based on that 30 percent of children were low birth
weight (<2.5Kg). About 88 percent
of births were registered and 42 percent had birth certificates.
Childhood
Diseases
Children with diarrhea, Acute
Respiratory Infection and fever were reported as 8 percent, 4 percent and 25 percent
respectively. Those who sought treatment
for these ranged between 71-98 percent.
Breast
Feeding
About 44 percent of children were
exclusively breast feed.
Infant
& Child Mortality
The IMR was 35 per 1000 live births.
The Neo Natal Mortality Rate was high at 24 and Post Neo Natal at 11 Under 5
Child Mortality was 53.
JAMSHEDPUR
Steel City of Jharkhand is the
happening centre and pride of Jharkhand as well as India. Jamshedpur is the largest urban
conglomeration and most populous city in the state of Jharkhand. Jamshedpur is
the first planned industrial city of India, founded by the late Jamshedji
Nusserwanji Tata. It is also known as Steel City, Tata Nagar or simply Tata.
Jamshedpur is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.
As per census 2011 the population of urban Purbi
Shinghbhum is about 12.72 lakhs. According to the 2011 census of India, the
Jamshedpur has a population of 13, 37,131; the Jamshedpur urban agglomeration
(UA), which includes the adjoining areas, Jamshedpur UA is the third Largest
city in Eastern India after Kolkata and Patna. It ranks 36th among the 53 million-plus
cities in India. It is located on the Chota Nagpur plateau and is surrounded by
the picturesque Dalma Hills. The city is bordered by the rivers Subarnarekha
and Kharkai on the north and west parts of the city.
Based on the results of Annual Health Survey, 2010,
the Child health of urban East Singhbhum district is
presented as below.
Child
Immunization
About 81 percent of children were
fully immunized. Those who received Vitamin A dose were 79 percent.
Birth
Weight
In 76 percent cases birth weight of
the child was taken and based on that 26 percent of children were low birth
weight (<2.5Kg). About 87 percent
of births were registered and 68 percent had birth certificates.
Childhood
Diseases
Children with diarrhea, Acute
Respiratory Infection and fever were reported as 5 percent, 4 percent and 16
percent respectively. Those who sought
treatment ranged between 93-95 percent.
Breast
Feeding
About 59 percent of children were
exclusively breast feed.
Infant
& Child Mortality
The IMR was 26 per 1000 live births.
The Neo Natal Mortality Rate was high at 17 and Post Neo Natal at 9 Under 5
Child Mortality was 36.
DHANBAD
Dhanbad is famous for coal mining.
Coal mining, coal washing, and coke making are the main coal-related industries
in the city. The total urban population
of Dhanbad is 15,59,416 persons. According to the 2011 census, Dhanbad is among
the 53 cities of India with a population of more than one million and is the
42nd largest city. The total population of Dhanbad city is 1,161,561 persons.
Based on the results of Annual Health
Survey, 2010, the Child health of urban Dhanbad
district is presented as below.
Child
Immunization
About 57% of children were fully
immunized. Those who received Vitamin A dose were 53%.
Birth
Weight
In 59% cases birth weight of the child
was taken and based on that 41% of children were low birth weight (<2.5Kg). About 72% of births were registered
and 42% had birth certificates.
Childhood
Diseases
Children with diarrhea, Acute
Respiratory Infection and fever were reported as 7%, 4% and 18%
respectively. Those who sought treatment
for these ranged between 91-94%.
Breast
Feeding
About 46% of children were exclusively
breast feed.
Infant
& Child Mortality
The IMR was 28 per 1000 live births.
The Neo Natal Mortality Rate was high at 21 and Post Neo Natal at 7. Under 5
Child Mortality was 43.
BOKARO
STEEL CITY
Bokaro Steel City is a major
industrial city in the State of Jharkhand. It is the district headquarters of
Bokaro which is one of the most industrialized zones. It is the home of the
largest steel plant in India.
In 2011, Bokaro had population of
2,061,918 of which male and female were 1,076,270 and 985,648 respectively.
Bokaro City has a total population of 413,934 persons. The Population density
is 508 persons per square kilometer as compared to the Indian average of 324.
This indicates the immensely overcrowded habitat condition in the city.
Based on the results of Annual Health
Survey, 2010, the Child health of urban Bokaro
district is presented as below.
Child
Immunization
About 80% of children were fully
immunized. Those who received Vitamin A dose were 75%.
Birth
Weight
In 69% cases birth weight of the child
was taken and based on that 33% of children were low birth weight (<2.5Kg). About 77% of births were registered
and 37% had birth certificates.
Childhood
Diseases
Children with diarrhea, Acute
Respiratory Infection and fever were reported as 6%, 4% and 18%
respectively. Those who sought treatment
for these ranged between 93-99%.
Breast
Feeding
About 55% of children were exclusively
breast feed.
Infant
& Child Mortality
The IMR was 29 per 1000 live births.
The Neo Natal Mortality Rate was high at 21 and Post Neo Natal at 8 Less than 5
Child Mortality was 43.
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