The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
64% of households in Purnia 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Purnia, which ranks 33 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on children under five who are stunted at 43.5%. On women who own land at 31.4% and women with a bank account at 74.2%, it sits close to the national mark.