Pillar: Connectivity
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 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 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.