Pillar: Connectivity
43.8% of households in Gajapati 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.
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 children under five who are stunted at 43.4%. On women who own land at 35.8% and women with a bank account at 81.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.