Pillar: Connectivity
57.6% of households in Koraput fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 77.3%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Koraput, which ranks 14 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 10.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Koraput are in the Koraput district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Koraput youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.