Primary Health Centre is the backbone of this Health Network. Each Primary Health Centre caters approximately 30,000 (20,000 in case of tribal region/hilly terrain) population through a team of health personnel under the leadership of Medical Officer.
Under each Primary Health Center are around six subcentres manned by one female health worker and one male health worker covering approximately 5,000 (3,000 in case of tribal region/hilly terrain) people.
PHCs & SC are backed by the Community Health Centre covering approximately 1,00,000 population (80,000 in case of tribal region/hilly terrain) and First Referral Units for referral and special medical care. District Hospitals and other Government or Grant-in –aid hospitals are also supporting as tertiary care centres.