Pillar: Connectivity
In Rayagada, 68.9% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 43.6% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 26.3% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rayagada, which ranks 7 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 51.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC in Rayagada are in the Rayagada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rayagada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.