Pillar: Connectivity
1.4% of households in Pakyong fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 53.6% 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.
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 children under five who are stunted at 17.8%. On women who own land at 35.3% and women with a bank account at 74.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.