Pillar: Connectivity
25.2% of households in Baloda Bazar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 71%, 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 21% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Baloda Bazar, which ranks 13 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 94.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Baloda Bazar are in the Baloda Bazar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Baloda Bazar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.