Pillar: Connectivity
31.4% of women in Purnia own land in their name, close to the typical district. 43.3% own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Tehsil Office maintains the land records that underlie ownership like this.
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 households in the poorest wealth group at 64%. On women with a bank account at 74.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Tehsil 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.