Pillar: Connectivity
4.6% of households in West Godavari fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 44.2% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 53% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Godavari, which ranks 11 of 27 in Andhra Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 24%. On women with a bank account at 77.4% and children under five who are stunted at 31.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in West Godavari are in the West Godavari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Godavari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.