Pillar: Connectivity
36.8% of households in Nawada fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 44.8% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 40.4%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 49.4%. On women with a bank account at 77.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.