Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kaimur, 23.5% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kaimur, which ranks 11 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 61.5%. On women with a bank account at 79.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kaimur are in the Kaimur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kaimur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.