Social Welfare Office in Baksa, Assam

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Baksa, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

43.1% of households in Baksa fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 47.9% 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.

  • 43.1% India 17.3%
  • 47.9% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Baksa

65% of registered enterprises are in services while 35% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Baksa, which ranks 22 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 41.5%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 41.2%. On women with a bank account at 85.5%, it sits close to the national mark.