Public Library in Bhojpur, Bihar

Main district library plus branch and mobile units, free for on-site reading and lending to members.

Bhojpur, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

Bhojpur has 2.6 public libraries per 10 lakh population, behind the typical district. 10% of women read a newspaper regularly, close to the typical district. 27.6% use the internet, behind the typical district. The Public Library remains one of the few free, physical spaces for reading and study in the district.

  • 2.6 India 5.6
  • 10% India 11%
  • 27.6% India 30.9%

Youth opportunity in Bhojpur

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Bhojpur, which ranks 5 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on young men who read a newspaper regularly at 32.2%, while it lags on young men using the internet at 43.3%.