Question

Which district of West Bengal has achieved the highest level of Human Development Index in the state ?
1. Kolkata
2. Purba Medinipur
3. Bardhaman
4. North 24 Parganas

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Kolkata

The correct answer is Kolkata.

• Human Development Indices for West Bengal by district 2004

Rank	District	HDI
1	Kolkata	0.78
2	Howrah	0.68
3	North 24 Parganas	0.66
4	Darjeeling	0.65
5	Bardhaman	0.64
7	Midnapore	0.62
17	Malda	0.44

• The HDI (Human Development Index) of West Bengal as of 2018 is 28.
• The Human Development Index (HDI) provides a single index measure to capture three key dimensions of human development:
  • A long and healthy life.
  • Access to knowledge.
  • A decent standard of living.
• The HDI utilizes four key metrics: life expectancy at birth – to assess a long and healthy life.
• Indian states and union territories by the Human Development Index as of 2018:

HDI RANK	STATE / UT
1	Kerala
2	Chandigarh
3	Goa
36 (last)	Bihar