Pillar: Agency & Engagement
Barpeta has generated 1,514 jobs through self-employment loans. The district's core road network density is 0.9 /sq km, better than the typical district. The Urban Local Body runs the municipal services and livelihood schemes that sit on top of this base.
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 trails the national picture on formal-sector jobs at 3.5% and gram panchayats with working broadband at 24%. The district has 51,692 registered enterprises.
Mandated services and how to locate the Urban Local Body 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.