Pillar: Connectivity
6.7% of households in Ramanathapuram fall in the poorest wealth quintile, better than the typical district. 61.7% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Ramanathapuram, which ranks 34 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 92.5% and children under five who are stunted at 26.4%. On women who own land at 30.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Ramanathapuram are in the Ramanathapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Ramanathapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.