Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Kishanganj, Bihar

A chain of district and college offices that move your scholarship application from form to bank-account payout.

Kishanganj, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

60.2% of households in Kishanganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 29.9%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.

  • 60.2% India 17.3%
  • 29.9% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in Kishanganj

78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 30% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kishanganj, which ranks 34 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 97.9%, it sits close to the national mark.