Pillar: Connectivity
12.2% of households in Gondia fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 44.8% 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gondia, which ranks 16 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 36.9%. On women who own land at 33.6% and women with a bank account at 79.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Gondia are in the Gondia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gondia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.