A Comparative Analysis of Health, Nutrition, and Socio-Economic Development Indicators in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Evidence from NFHS-6 (2023–24)

Author(s)	Mr. David Honour D, Mr. Sunder Raj D
Country	India
Abstract	The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) provides comprehensive information on demographic characteristics, health outcomes, nutrition, reproductive health, and socio-economic conditions across Indian states. This report presents a comparative analysis of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana using selected NFHS-6 indicators. The study examines population characteristics, household amenities, education, family planning, maternal and child health, immunisation, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, and women's empowerment. The analysis reveals that Andhra Pradesh performs better in health insurance coverage, family planning adoption, childhood immunisation, child nutritional status, and lower prevalence of tobacco and alcohol consumption, while Telangana demonstrates superior performance in educational attainment, digital inclusion, delayed marriage, institutional deliveries, and women's empowerment. The findings highlight the strengths and challenges of both states and emphasise the need for targeted policy interventions to improve health and human development outcomes.
Keywords	NFHS-6, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Health Indicators, Nutrition, Women's Empowerment, Comparative Analysis.
Field	Sociology > Health
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-07-01

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