Pillar: Connectivity
3.5% of households in Kolar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 80% 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 70% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolar, which ranks 7 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 60.8% and women with a bank account at 90.4%. On children under five who are stunted at 31.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kolar are in the Kolar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.