Pillar: Connectivity
39.2% of households in Giridih fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 72.5%, 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.
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 higher-education enrolment at 11.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.