Pillar: Connectivity
6.8% of households in Kurnool fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 49.9% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kurnool, which ranks 22 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 50.5%. On women who own land at 33% and women with a bank account at 72.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kurnool are in the Kurnool district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kurnool youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.