The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
29.8% of households in Gaurela Pendra Marwahi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 38% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, which ranks 16 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 25.7%, while it lags on women who own land at 26.7%. On women with a bank account at 81.8%, it sits close to the national mark.