Pillar: Connectivity
38.9% of households in Bargarh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 55.7% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
61% of registered enterprises are in services while 39% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 26% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bargarh, which ranks 12 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 47.1% and women with a bank account at 89.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 38.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bargarh are in the Bargarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bargarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.