Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Madhepura, 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Madhepura, which ranks 23 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 82.8%. On women with a bank account at 74.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Madhepura are in the Madhepura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Madhepura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.