Pillar: Connectivity
31.3% of households in Hojai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 39.9% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hojai, which ranks 32 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 28.6% and children under five who are stunted at 39.3%. On women with a bank account at 72.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Hojai are in the Hojai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hojai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.