Fig. 2

District-level life expectancy at birth \(({e_0})\) in India, male NFHS-4 (2015–16). Figure 2 shows life expectancy at birth \(({e_0})\) for males in India from NFHS-4 (2015–16). Districts \({e_0}\) range from 50.7 years to 96.0 years. Saiha district in Mizoram has the highest \({e_0}\), while Bhandara district in Maharashtra has the lowest \({e_0}\). Thirty six districts have \({e_0}\) less than 60 years. The distribution of life expectancy is categorized into seven divisions. Regions shaded in deep green and deep red represent higher and lower life expectancies, respectively. Deep green shaded districts possess life expectancies of 85 years or more, predominantly located in southern states such as Kerala and Tamil Nadu, as well as northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. Deep red shaded districts have life expectancies below 60 years, mainly situated in central region states such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the eastern region state of Odisha. In conclusion, there are significant differences in life expectancy at birth \(({e_0})\) for males in India at the district level. Note: The disputed regions were added to “Data Not Available” category