Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Tirupathur, 43.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 74% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Tirupathur, which ranks 24 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 89.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 85.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Tirupathur are in the Tirupathur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Tirupathur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.