Pillar: Connectivity
42.7% of households in Begusarai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 45.6% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 59% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Begusarai, which ranks 21 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 37.8%. On women who own land at 34.3% and women with a bank account at 81.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Begusarai are in the Begusarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Begusarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.