Pillar: Connectivity
17.4% of households in Balod fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 60.9%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 10.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 91.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.