Public Library in Lakhimpur, Assam

Main district library plus branch and mobile units, free for on-site reading and lending to members.

Lakhimpur, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

Lakhimpur has 1.6 public libraries per 10 lakh population, behind the typical district. 8% of women read a newspaper regularly, behind the typical district. 41.9% use the internet, better than the typical district. The Public Library remains one of the few free, physical spaces for reading and study in the district.

  • 1.6 India 5.6
  • 8% India 11%
  • 41.9% India 30.9%

Youth opportunity in Lakhimpur

58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Lakhimpur, which ranks 6 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on young men who read a newspaper regularly at 10.6% and young men using the internet at 49.3%.