Pillar: Connectivity
61.9% of households in Purulia fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 89.2%, better than the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 higher-education enrolment at 25.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.