Pillar: Connectivity
39.2% of households in Sambalpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 51.9% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% 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 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sambalpur, which ranks 5 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 43.4% and women with a bank account at 88.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 40.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sambalpur are in the Sambalpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sambalpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.