Pillar: Connectivity
57.2% of households in Palamu fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 51.3% 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palamu, which ranks 19 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 46.6% and women with a bank account at 87.9%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 43.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Palamu are in the Palamu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palamu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.