Pillar: Education & Training
In Purnia, 97.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 39.4:1, behind the typical district. 2% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Purnia, which ranks 34 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 41.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Purnia are in the Purnia district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Purnia youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.