Pillar: Connectivity
36.8% of households in Nawada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 46%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Nawada, which ranks 18 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42.3 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 45%. On higher-education enrolment at 21% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Nawada are in the Nawada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nawada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.