Pillar: Connectivity
48.6% of households in Udalguri fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 30.7% 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.
66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 22% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Udalguri, which ranks 25 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 21.9%. On women with a bank account at 79.4% and children under five who are stunted at 33.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Udalguri are in the Udalguri district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Udalguri youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.