Pillar: Connectivity
46.4% of households in Sheopur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 39.6%, behind 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. Only 35% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sheopur, which ranks 52 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 4.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 65.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Sheopur are in the Sheopur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sheopur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.