Pillar: Connectivity
52.3% of households in Kendujhar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 51.6% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kendujhar, which ranks 23 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 41%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 36.2%. On women with a bank account at 79.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Kendujhar are in the Kendujhar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kendujhar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.