Pillar: Connectivity
43.6% of households in Balrampur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 39.2%, behind 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 31% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 30% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Balrampur, which ranks 70 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 8.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 94.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Balrampur are in the Balrampur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Balrampur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.