Social Welfare Office in Kamrup, Assam

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Kamrup, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

27.7% of households in Kamrup fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 32.6% 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.

  • 27.7% India 17.3%
  • 32.6% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Kamrup

62% of registered enterprises are in services while 38% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kamrup, which ranks 4 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 22.6%, while it lags on women who own land at 25.2%. On women with a bank account at 79.3%, it sits close to the national mark.