Pillar: Connectivity
13.1% of households in Bhavnagar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 22% 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.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bhavnagar, which ranks 19 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 19.6% and women with a bank account at 56.5%. On children under five who are stunted at 32.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bhavnagar are in the Bhavnagar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bhavnagar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.