Pillar: Connectivity
43.8% of households in Gajapati fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 73.8%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gajapati, which ranks 19 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and higher-education enrolment at 17.4%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Gajapati are in the Gajapati district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gajapati youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.