Pillar: Connectivity
49.4% of households in Birbhum fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 13.4% 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.
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 trails the national picture on women who own land at 10% and children under five who are stunted at 37%. On women with a bank account at 78.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.