The Primary Health Centre (PHC) in India serves a population of approximately _____ in plains and _____ in hilly/tribal areas:

• A 10,000 plains; 5,000 hilly
• B 30,000 plains; 20,000 hilly ✓
• C 20,000 plains; 10,000 hilly
• D 50,000 plains; 30,000 hilly

Explanation

As per Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS 2022), a PHC serves approximately 30,000 population in plains areas and 20,000 in hilly, tribal, and difficult terrain areas. The Sub-centre serves 5,000 in plains and 3,000 in hilly areas. The Community Health Centre (CHC) serves 80,000–1,20,000 population. These norms guide health infrastructure planning under the National Health Mission.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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