Number of primary healthcare centers in rural India 2022, by state
The state of Uttar Pradesh in the rural areas in India had 2919 primary healthcare centers as of 2022. This was the highest number of centers across India. Karnataka followed with over 2130 primary healthcare centers in rural India during the same time period. The primary health care center, which are state owned in India, provides essential health care services in rural, tribal and desert areas across the country.