Pillar: Connectivity
62.5% of households in Katihar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 56.1% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 40.7%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 67.8% and children under five who are stunted at 43.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.