Social Welfare Office in Jamui, Bihar

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Jamui, Bihar · 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.

  • 53% India 17%
  • 45.9% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Jamui

74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jamui, which ranks 37 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.6 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.