Pillar: Connectivity
17.3% of households in Ariyalur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 84.5%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 21% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ariyalur, which ranks 27 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 30%. On higher-education enrolment at 21.3% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 86.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Ariyalur are in the Ariyalur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ariyalur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.