Pillar: Agency & Engagement
35.5% of women in Munger own land in their name, close to the typical district. 67.6% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Munger, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 24.8%. On women who own a house at 43.3% and women's freedom of movement at 40.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Munger are in the Munger district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Munger youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.