Pillar: Connectivity
30.8% of households in Kendrapara fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 38.7% of women own a house in their name, behind 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kendrapara, which ranks 17 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 94.6% and children under five who are stunted at 28.6%. On women who own land at 31.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kendrapara are in the Kendrapara district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kendrapara youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.