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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 31% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 24 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 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%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in West Karbi Anglong are in the West Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.