Author(s):
Sagar Singh, Kumar Pranav Verma
Email(s):
sagarsingh4945@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00004 
Address:
Sagar Singh1, Kumar Pranav Verma2
1Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Mariahu P. G. College, Mariahu, Jaunpur (U.P.), India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Mariahu P. G. College, Mariahu, Jaunpur (U.P.), India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
This research paper evaluates the current status of the health sector in rural areas of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. The study analyzes the availability, accessibility and quality of healthcare services including primary health centres (PHCs), sub centres, community health centres (CHCs) and private medical facilities. Data were collected through government reports, field surveys and secondary sources to assess infrastructural gaps, human resource distribution and healthcare outcomes. The findings reveal significant disparities in health services across rural areas, including shortages of qualified medical professionals, inadequate infrastructure and challenges in maternal and child healthcare6. Charts and maps have been used to visualize data for all 20 blocks of Prayagraj, enabling a spatial understanding of healthcare distribution and gaps. The study also highlights the role of government schemes like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission in improving rural healthcare11. Recommendations are provided to strengthen rural health systems through infrastructure development, training programs, digital healthcare initiatives and increased budget allocation4. This research aims to assist policymakers, academicians and public health professionals in addressing healthcare challenges in rural Prayagraj.
Cite this article:
Sagar Singh, Kumar Pranav Verma. Status of Health Sector in Rural Areas of Prayagraj District (U. P.). International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2026; 14(1):10-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00004
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Sagar Singh, Kumar Pranav Verma. Status of Health Sector in Rural Areas of Prayagraj District (U. P.). International Journal of Advances in Social Sciences. 2026; 14(1):10-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2679.2026.00004 Available on: https://ijassonline.in/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-1-4
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