Pillar: Connectivity
52.1% of households in Dhemaji fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 77.2%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhemaji, which ranks 12 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34%, higher-education enrolment at 21.1% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Dhemaji are in the Dhemaji district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhemaji youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.