Pillar: Connectivity
5.2% of households in Tumakuru fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 68.8%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 52% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tumakuru, which ranks 8 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 27.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Tumakuru are in the Tumakuru district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tumakuru youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.