Pillar: Connectivity
54% of households in Lohardaga fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 60.4%, 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lohardaga, which ranks 3 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 15.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Lohardaga are in the Lohardaga district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lohardaga youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.