Pillar: Education & Training
In Dhanbad, 87.2% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 31.5:1, behind the typical district. 16.6% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dhanbad, which ranks 5 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 50%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Dhanbad are in the Dhanbad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dhanbad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.