Y-POWER Score: 35.9 / 100
Ranked 9 of 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur has ₹4.5 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 30% of districts nationally. 80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.