Pillar: Connectivity
45.1% of households in Karimganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 44.8% 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.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 39.4% and children under five who are stunted at 29.1%. On women with a bank account at 76.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.