Pillar: Connectivity
22% of households in Kheda fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 40.5% 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kheda, which ranks 30 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 53% and children under five who are stunted at 37.3%. On women who own land at 34.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
What the Social Welfare Office is required to do, who runs it and how to find one are in the Social Welfare Office reference. For Kheda specifically, see the Kheda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). The Kheda youth opportunity scorecard carries the full district picture.