Pillar: Connectivity
59.7% of households in Jamtara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 60.6% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 51.9%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 70.2% and children under five who are stunted at 41.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.