Pillar: Connectivity
59.7% of households in Jamtara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 53.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jamtara, which ranks 23 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 8.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Jamtara are in the Jamtara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamtara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.