The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
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 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. 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%.