Pillar: Connectivity
24.8% of households in Munger fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 43.3% 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.
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. On women who own land at 35.5%, women with a bank account at 74.8% and children under five who are stunted at 35.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.