Pillar: Connectivity
6.1% of households in Wayanad fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 50% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Higher secondary enrollment (classes 9–12) is 176%, likely reflecting students enrolling from neighbouring areas. Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Wayanad, which ranks 15 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 38.4%. On women with a bank account at 74% and children under five who are stunted at 31.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Wayanad are in the Wayanad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Wayanad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.