Pillar: Connectivity
64.2% of households in Garhwa fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 53% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Garhwa, which ranks 10 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 48.8% and women with a bank account at 87.9%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 47.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Garhwa are in the Garhwa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Garhwa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.