Pillar: Education & Training
In Balasore, 93.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 22.2:1, close to the typical district. 3.4% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 29% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balasore, which ranks 16 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 77%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Balasore are in the Balasore district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balasore youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.