Pillar: Connectivity
18.1% of households in Dhamtari fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 62.7%, 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhamtari, which ranks 8 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 11.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 92.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Dhamtari are in the Dhamtari district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhamtari youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.