The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
44.5% of households in Maihar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 14.6% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 53% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Maihar, which ranks 28 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 10.6% and children under five who are stunted at 49.4%. On women with a bank account at 83.8%, it sits close to the national mark.