Self-Help Groups of about 10 to 15 rural women under NRLM (Aajeevika), built into Village and Cluster Federations.
31.4% of enterprises in Purulia are women-owned. 63% of women have their own bank account, behind the typical district. Small business loans in the district run at ₹13,742 per lakh population. NRLM Self Help Groups are the vehicle through which women access credit like this to build livelihoods.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 89% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Purulia, which ranks 23 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women in the labour force at 41.3%, women's freedom of movement at 32.3% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 49.5%.