Pillar: Connectivity
27.3% of households in Buxar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 64.2% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% 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). Only 33% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Buxar, which ranks 20 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.1 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 56.1%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 39.6%. On women with a bank account at 74%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Buxar are in the Buxar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Buxar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.