Pillar: Connectivity
12.1% of women in Chengalpattu own land in their name, behind the typical district. 34.6% own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Tehsil Office maintains the land records that underlie ownership like this.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Chengalpattu, which ranks 3 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 4% and women with a bank account at 91.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Tehsil Office in Chengalpattu are in the Chengalpattu district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Chengalpattu youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.