Pillar: Connectivity
29.1% of households in Tikamgarh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 56.4%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 62% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Tikamgarh, which ranks 16 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 46%. On higher-education enrolment at 20% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 84.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Tikamgarh are in the Tikamgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tikamgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.