Public Library in Sundargarh, Odisha

Main district library plus branch and mobile units, free for on-site reading and lending to members.

Sundargarh, Odisha · Pillar: Connectivity

Sundargarh has 14 public libraries per 10 lakh population, better than the typical district. 12.8% of women read a newspaper regularly, better than the typical district. 30.4% use the internet, close to the typical district. The Public Library remains one of the few free, physical spaces for reading and study in the district.

  • 14 India 6
  • 12.8% India 11.0%
  • 30.4% India 30.9%

Youth opportunity in Sundargarh

83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 74% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Sundargarh, which ranks 3 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on young men who read a newspaper regularly at 18.4% and young men using the internet at 41.8%.