Pillar: Connectivity
79.7% of households in West Singhbhum fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 51.3%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 higher-education enrolment at 11.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 87.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.