Pillar: Connectivity
53% of households in Jamui fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 45.9% 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 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jamui, which ranks 32 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 28.8% and children under five who are stunted at 43%. On women with a bank account at 77.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Jamui are in the Jamui district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamui youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.