Pillar: Education & Training
In Paschim Bardhaman, 83.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 29.6:1, behind the typical district. 6.8% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 17% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 77.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Paschim Bardhaman are in the Paschim Bardhaman district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Paschim Bardhaman youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.