Pillar: Connectivity
45.1% of households in Karimganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 60.4%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Karimganj, which ranks 34 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Karimganj are in the Karimganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karimganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.