Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Jehanabad, 24.5% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Jehanabad, which ranks 17 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 57.3%. On women with a bank account at 75.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Jehanabad are in the Jehanabad district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jehanabad youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.