Pillar: Connectivity
62.5% of households in Katihar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 36%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 5% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Katihar, which ranks 35 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 7.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Katihar are in the Katihar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Katihar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.