Pillar: Education & Training
In Godda, 35.6% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 40.9% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Godda, which ranks 17 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 59%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 10.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Godda are in the Godda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Godda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.