Pillar: Connectivity
51.7% of households in Rayagada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 72.7%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 23.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.