Pillar: Connectivity
74.1% of households in Gumla fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 47.1%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gumla, which ranks 16 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and higher-education enrolment at 11.4%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 91.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Gumla are in the Gumla district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gumla youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.