The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
34% of households in Bhagalpur fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 47.7% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Bhagalpur, which ranks 3 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 27.1% and children under five who are stunted at 40%. On women with a bank account at 78%, it sits close to the national mark.