Pillar: Education & Training
In Balaghat, 81.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.9:1, better than the typical district. 4% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 66% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balaghat, which ranks 5 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 59.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Balaghat are in the Balaghat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balaghat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.