The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
17.5% of households in Paschim Bardhaman fall in the poorest wealth quintile, close to the typical district. 13.8% 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.
83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 9.1%, women with a bank account at 58.3% and children under five who are stunted at 39.7%.