Rural Health Statistics 2018-19
As on 31st March 2019, there are a total 160713 Sub Centres (SCs) (157411 rural + 3302 urban) functioning in India. Further, out of 157411 SCs, 7821 SCs have been converted into Health and Wellness Centres (HWCs) in rural areas and out of 3302 SCs, 98 SCs have been converted into HWCs in urban areas. Similarly, there are 30045 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) (24855 rural + 5190 urban) functioning in India. Further,out of 24855 rural PHCs, 8242 PHCs have been converted into HWCs in rural areas and out of5190urban PHCs, 1734 PHCs have been converted into HWCs.There are 5685 Community Health Centres (CHCs) (5335 rural + 350 urban) functional in the country.
