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.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bongaigaon, which ranks 16 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.4 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bongaigaon are in the Bongaigaon district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bongaigaon youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.