Pillar: Connectivity
39.1% of households in Sundargarh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 62% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 10% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 58% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sundargarh, which ranks 3 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 55.3% and women with a bank account at 88.4%. On children under five who are stunted at 32.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sundargarh are in the Sundargarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sundargarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.