Pillar: Education & Training
In Balod, 85.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.5:1, better than the typical district. 7.2% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balod, which ranks 9 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.3 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 60.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Balod are in the Balod district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balod youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.