Pillar: Connectivity
31.3% of households in East Singhbhum fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 69%, 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In East Singhbhum, which ranks 1 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 21.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in East Singhbhum are in the East Singhbhum district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the East Singhbhum youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.