Social Welfare Office in Morigaon, Assam

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

Morigaon, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

43.9% of households in Morigaon fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 56.1% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.

  • 43.9% India 17.3%
  • 56.1% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Morigaon

66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% 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 Morigaon, which ranks 21 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 48.3%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 43.2%. On women with a bank account at 79.8%, it sits close to the national mark.