Pillar: Connectivity
10.1% of households in Vizianagaram fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 75.4%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% 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 Vizianagaram, which ranks 6 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 41% and higher-education enrolment at 44.9%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Vizianagaram are in the Vizianagaram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vizianagaram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.