Pillar: Education & Training
In Birbhum, 82.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 35.2:1, behind the typical district. 11.8% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Birbhum, which ranks 23 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Birbhum are in the Birbhum district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Birbhum youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.