Pillar: Education & Training
In Pithoragarh, 82.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 12.3:1, better than the typical district. 24.9% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 24% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pithoragarh, which ranks 5 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Pithoragarh are in the Pithoragarh district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pithoragarh youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.