Pillar: Connectivity
39.4% of households in Balaghat fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 49.6% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 44.2% and women with a bank account at 90.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 41.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.