Y-POWER Score: 56.6 / 100
Ranked 4 of 31 districts in Karnataka
Dharwad has ₹7.7 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 20% of districts nationally. 78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.