Pillar: Connectivity
57.5% of households in Bankura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 21.7% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bankura, which ranks 17 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 16%. On women with a bank account at 79.4% and children under five who are stunted at 30.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bankura are in the Bankura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bankura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.