Pillar: Education & Training
In Saharsa, 97.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 32.7:1, behind the typical district. 1.6% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 13% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saharsa, which ranks 13 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 36.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Saharsa are in the Saharsa district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saharsa youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.