Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Banka, Bihar

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Banka, Bihar · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Banka is 49.7%, better than the typical district. 69.9% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 49.7% India 40.8%
  • 69.9% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Banka

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 54% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Banka, which ranks 29 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 59.6%.