Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Kishanganj, 45.8% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to 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.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 33% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kishanganj, which ranks 37 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 64.7%. On women with a bank account at 75.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Kishanganj are in the Kishanganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kishanganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.