Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Pakyong, Sikkim

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

Pakyong, Sikkim · Pillar: Connectivity

1.4% of households in Pakyong fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 67.9%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 1.4% India 17.3%
  • 67.9% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in Pakyong

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Pakyong, which ranks 1 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 31%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.6%, it sits close to the national mark.