A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Katihar, 62.7% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 50.3% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Katihar, which ranks 35 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.8 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 36% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38%, it sits close to the national mark.