Pillar: Connectivity
19.7% of households in Gorakhpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 76.1%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 60% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 51% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gorakhpur, which ranks 24 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 29.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Gorakhpur are in the Gorakhpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gorakhpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.