Pillar: Education & Training
In Banka, 93.8% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 33.5:1, behind the typical district. 2.2% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Banka, which ranks 19 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 53.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Banka are in the Banka district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Banka youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.