Pillar: Education & Training
In Barpeta, 89.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 21.8:1, close to the typical district. 3.9% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 6% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Barpeta, which ranks 15 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 69.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Barpeta are in the Barpeta district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Barpeta youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.