Pillar: Education & Training
In Kanker, 84.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 14:1, better than the typical district. 14.2% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kanker, which ranks 20 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.7 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 63.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kanker are in the Kanker district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kanker youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.