Pillar: Connectivity
58.9% of households in Sonbhadra fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 55.7% 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.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sonbhadra, which ranks 33 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 38.3%. On women who own land at 36% and women with a bank account at 82.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sonbhadra are in the Sonbhadra district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sonbhadra youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.