Pillar: Education & Training
In West Singhbhum, 85.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 44.6:1, behind the typical district. 32.1% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Singhbhum, which ranks 22 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 51.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in West Singhbhum are in the West Singhbhum district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Singhbhum youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.