Working Women's Hostel in Morigaon, Assam

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

Morigaon, Assam · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Morigaon, 44.1% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.

  • 44.1% India 49.0%
  • 35% India 41%

Youth opportunity in Morigaon

66% of registered enterprises are in services while 34% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 55% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Morigaon, which ranks 21 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 82.5%. On women with a bank account at 79.8%, it sits close to the national mark.