Social Welfare Office in Rajkot, Gujarat

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Rajkot, Gujarat · Pillar: Connectivity

2.5% of households in Rajkot fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 37.7% 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.

  • 2.5% India 17.3%
  • 37.7% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Rajkot

58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rajkot, which ranks 8 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 38.9%. On women who own land at 31.7% and women with a bank account at 76.9%, it sits close to the national mark.