Working Women's Hostel in Khagaria, Bihar

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Khagaria, Bihar · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Khagaria, 44% 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.

  • 44% India 49%
  • 42.4% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Khagaria

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Khagaria, which ranks 16 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 82.1% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 75.5%, it sits close to the national mark.