Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Khagaria, 27.1% 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.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Khagaria, which ranks 24 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.6 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Khagaria are in the Khagaria district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Khagaria youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.