Working Women's Hostel in Rohtas, Bihar

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

Rohtas, Bihar · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Rohtas, 15.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.

  • 15.7% India 49.0%
  • 40.9% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Rohtas

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rohtas, which ranks 4 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.7%. On women with a bank account at 81.9%, it sits close to the national mark.