The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
61.9% of households in Purulia fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 20.6% 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.
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 who own land at 16.2%, women with a bank account at 63% and children under five who are stunted at 36.9%.