Pillar: Connectivity
40.7% of households in Golaghat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 50.8%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Golaghat, which ranks 10 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 12.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% 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 Golaghat are in the Golaghat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Golaghat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.