"Uttarakhand shows moderate to high literacy (~87-88%), strong school infrastructure in hill districts but faces challenges with remoteness, dropouts and seasonal migration."
Uttarakhand’s estimated literacy is about 87-88% (Census 2011), with strong provision of schools even in hill and rural zones. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Infrastructure such as roads and basic services is generally better in many districts, aiding school access. However, remote mountain blocks still struggle with teacher staffing, transport and seasonal migration of families. Dropouts remain higher in those regions. Early childhood services and remedial instruction are less consistent in remote valleys. Socioeconomic factors like health, household income and connectivity also influence whether children start on a level footing.
Based on the above factors and the IQ test history, the average IQ in Uttarakhand is 96.
To advance readiness in Uttarakhand, focus should be on enhancing early learning availability in remote areas, improving transport and teacher incentives, and addressing seasonal migration impacts on continuity of schooling. Strengthening digital access, strengthening remedial support programs, and ensuring that children in hill districts are not disadvantaged by geography will help. Investments in health, nutrition, and community engagement will round out efforts to make educational outcomes more uniform across the state.
[ While IQ alone does not define the full range of human intelligence or potential. IQ is just one of many dimensions of human potential. ]