Pillar: Connectivity
41.2% of households in Barpeta fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 69.8%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 41%. On higher-education enrolment at 18.3% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.