Pillar: Connectivity
24.1% of households in Jorhat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 56.2%, 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 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jorhat, which ranks 4 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 23.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% 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 Jorhat are in the Jorhat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jorhat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.