Pillar: Connectivity
29.4% of households in Azamgarh fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 59.5%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Azamgarh, which ranks 63 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 31.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 94%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Azamgarh are in the Azamgarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Azamgarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.