Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Aurangabad, 17.6% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Aurangabad, which ranks 9 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 63.5%. On women with a bank account at 83%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Aurangabad are in the Aurangabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Aurangabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.