The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
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 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jorhat, which ranks 5 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.