Pillar: Connectivity
37.9% of households in Lakhisarai fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 46.6% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lakhisarai, which ranks 6 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 42.7%. On women who own land at 30% and women with a bank account at 75.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Lakhisarai are in the Lakhisarai district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lakhisarai youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.