Pillar: Connectivity
44.5% of households in Darrang fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.9%, 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Darrang, which ranks 23 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 13.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Darrang are in the Darrang district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Darrang youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.