Pillar: Connectivity
56.7% of households in Surajpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 65%, 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.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 19% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Surajpur, which ranks 31 of 33 in Chhattisgarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 3.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Surajpur are in the Surajpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Surajpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.