Pillar: Connectivity
68.9% of households in Araria fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 42.2% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 44% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Araria, which ranks 38 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 36.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 49.9%. On women who own land at 36% and women with a bank account at 71.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Araria are in the Araria district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Araria youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.