Working Women's Hostel in Kokrajhar, Assam

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Kokrajhar, Assam · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Kokrajhar, 33.2% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.

  • 33.2% India 49.0%
  • 36.4% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Kokrajhar

71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kokrajhar, which ranks 18 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 82.7%. On women with a bank account at 73.8%, it sits close to the national mark.