The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
42.3% of households in Purba Bardhaman fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 26.9% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 67% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Purba Bardhaman, which ranks 9 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 19.7%. On women with a bank account at 77.8% and children under five who are stunted at 32.7%, it sits close to the national mark.