Pillar: Connectivity
70.6% of households in Balrampur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.6%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Balrampur, which ranks 33 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 6.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 85.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Balrampur are in the Balrampur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balrampur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.