Pillar: Connectivity
17.7% of households in Mayiladuthurai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 86.9%, 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.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Mayiladuthurai, which ranks 31 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31%. On higher-education enrolment at 20.3% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 95.7%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Mayiladuthurai are in the Mayiladuthurai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Mayiladuthurai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.