Pillar: Connectivity
In Saharsa, 65.2% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 47.8% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 29.9% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
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 households in the poorest wealth group at 61.8%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC 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.