Pillar: Connectivity
In Jharsuguda, 68.2% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 27.1% of children under five are stunted, better than the typical district. 20.6% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jharsuguda, which ranks 2 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 29.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Jharsuguda are in the Jharsuguda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jharsuguda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.