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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% 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 58.9 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Pakyong are in the Pakyong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pakyong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.