SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN THE AIZAWL DISTRICT OF MIZORAMDavid Zothansanga, Bobby Beingachhi and H. LalvenhimiAbstract Education and Health Care facilities are the two dominant factors shaping society. The distribution and availability of schools and healthcare facilities depend on the geographical location, which attracts the majority of the population. Education and Health Care are the conjunct factor for the development and an enduring life principally for the rural areas. They play a leading role in the prosperity of rural livelihood. With academic knowledge, health care is promoted by knowing the importance of nutrition, sanitation, etc., for improving health. Several healthcare facilities were set up in Aizawl District, particularly in the rural area. In rural areas, Hospitals and Doctors are scarce; therefore, Primary Health centres and Sub- Centers accompanied by nurses and Health Workers were the commonly accessible healthcare facilities. Education plays a central part as a core instrument for uplifting and developing oneâs existence, especially for rural people. Within the rural areas of Aizawl District, due to the provision of free Education and midday meal in government and government-aided schools with trained teachers, nearly all children are found going to schools. The church-provided schools were also found in almost all the villages, helping children to attain schools at low fees with quality education. |