Pillar: Connectivity
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 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, which ranks 14 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Gaurela Pendra Marwahi are in the Gaurela Pendra Marwahi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gaurela Pendra Marwahi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.