Pillar: Connectivity
50.9% of households in Banka fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 53.8%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 higher-education enrolment at 11.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.