Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Bapatla, 39.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 57% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bapatla, which ranks 20 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 75.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 68.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Bapatla are in the Bapatla district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bapatla youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.