Pillar: Connectivity
51.9% of households in Deogarh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 48.3% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Deogarh, which ranks 26 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 45.2%, women with a bank account at 91.9% and children under five who are stunted at 28.4%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Deogarh are in the Deogarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Deogarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.