Pillar: Connectivity
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 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Bhagalpur, which ranks 4 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.9 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Bhagalpur are in the Bhagalpur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Bhagalpur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.