Pillar: Education & Training
In Malda, 80.1% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 33.2:1, behind the typical district. 3.2% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 74% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Malda, which ranks 19 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 90.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Malda are in the Malda district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Malda youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.