Pillar: Connectivity
In Giridih, 64.7% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 31.9% of children under five are stunted, close to the typical district. 26.5% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Giridih, which ranks 21 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 39.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Giridih are in the Giridih district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Giridih youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.