Pillar: Connectivity
2.5% of households in Palakkad fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 90.6%, better than 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. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 111%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Palakkad, which ranks 12 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 41% and higher-education enrolment at 36.7%. On 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 Palakkad are in the Palakkad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Palakkad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.