Pillar: Connectivity
24.1% of households in Jorhat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 44.1% of women own a house in their name, close to 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 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 trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 38.7%. On women who own land at 31.2% and women with a bank account at 78.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.