Pillar: Connectivity
17.1% of households in Bidar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 73% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 69% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bidar, which ranks 23 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 57.1% and women with a bank account at 91.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 36.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bidar are in the Bidar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bidar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.