The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
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. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kendrapara, which ranks 28 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.6 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.