Pillar: Education & Training
In Karur, 93.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 19.1:1, better than the typical district. 3.7% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Karur, which ranks 23 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Karur are in the Karur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Karur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.