Pillar: Connectivity
52.7% of households in Seraikela Kharsawan fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 74% 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Seraikela Kharsawan, which ranks 4 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 64.6%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 40%. On women with a bank account at 82.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Seraikela Kharsawan are in the Seraikela Kharsawan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Seraikela Kharsawan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.