Pillar: Connectivity
7.9% of households in Dharwad fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 49% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 75% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dharwad, which ranks 6 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 41.8% and women with a bank account at 90.1%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 45.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Dharwad are in the Dharwad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dharwad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.