Social Welfare Office in West Karbi Anglong, Assam

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

West Karbi Anglong, Assam · Pillar: Connectivity

53.5% of households in West Karbi Anglong fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 46% 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.

  • 53.5% India 17.3%
  • 46% India 46%

Youth opportunity in West Karbi Anglong

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 26 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 39.2%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 68.9% and children under five who are stunted at 40.9%.