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Purnia District Ranks Second in Bihar for Remote Healthcare Access in August
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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In August, Purnia district moved up to second place in Bihar for delivering accessible medical care to remote areas, thanks to its network of 364 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Purnia district secured the second position in Bihar for extending affordable medical services to its most remote villages during August, according to the latest state health department data. The ranking reflects the district's continued focus on bridging the healthcare gap in hard‑to‑reach areas.
The improvement follows a steady climb in the district's performance: it stood at the 12th spot in June and rose to fifth place in July before reaching the current second rank. This upward trajectory underscores the effectiveness of recent policy interventions.
Central to the progress is the deployment of 364 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across Purnia, which serve as primary health centres offering preventive, promotive and curative services. These facilities have enabled residents of distant hamlets to receive timely diagnosis, essential medicines and basic treatments without traveling long distances.
State officials noted that the enhanced network has contributed to better health outcomes and reduced patient load on tertiary hospitals, although specific impact metrics were not disclosed in the release.
The improvement follows a steady climb in the district's performance: it stood at the 12th spot in June and rose to fifth place in July before reaching the current second rank. This upward trajectory underscores the effectiveness of recent policy interventions.
Central to the progress is the deployment of 364 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across Purnia, which serve as primary health centres offering preventive, promotive and curative services. These facilities have enabled residents of distant hamlets to receive timely diagnosis, essential medicines and basic treatments without traveling long distances.
State officials noted that the enhanced network has contributed to better health outcomes and reduced patient load on tertiary hospitals, although specific impact metrics were not disclosed in the release.