Pillar: Connectivity
79.7% of households in West Singhbhum fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 78.8% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 67.7%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 63.7% and children under five who are stunted at 60.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.