Pillar: Connectivity
17.7% of households in Mayiladuthurai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 57% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 93.1%, while it lags on women who own land at 25%. On children under five who are stunted at 32.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.