Pillar: Education & Training
In Karaikal, 100% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 16.2:1, better than the typical district. 0% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 71% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Karaikal, which ranks 2 of 2 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 58.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Karaikal are in the Karaikal district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karaikal youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.