Pillar: Connectivity
40.5% of households in Kaimur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 40.2%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaimur, which ranks 11 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 17%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 100%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kaimur are in the Kaimur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaimur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.