Pillar: Connectivity
43.3% of households in Chirang fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 46.7% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% 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).
In Chirang, which ranks 18 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 42.2%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 68.2% and children under five who are stunted at 42.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Chirang are in the Chirang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chirang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.