Pillar: Education & Training
In Purulia, 81.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 32.4:1, behind the typical district. 5.3% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 25% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purulia, which ranks 22 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 89.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Purulia are in the Purulia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purulia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.