Social Welfare Office in Bongaigaon, Assam

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

Bongaigaon, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

32% of households in Bongaigaon fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 37% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.

  • 32% India 17%
  • 37% India 46%

Youth opportunity in Bongaigaon

70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Bongaigaon, which ranks 12 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 46.2%. On women who own land at 32.4% and women with a bank account at 87%, it sits close to the national mark.