Pillar: Connectivity
37.4% of households in Balasore fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 43.1% 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.
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 children under five who are stunted at 24.4%. On women who own land at 35.4% and women with a bank account at 83%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.