Pillar: Connectivity
51.7% of households in Rayagada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 62.6% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 52.3%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 43.6%. On women with a bank account at 86.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.