Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Saharsa, Bihar

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Saharsa, Bihar · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Saharsa is 41.2%, close to the typical district. 67.5% of women take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 41.2% India 40.8%
  • 67.5% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Saharsa

75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 36% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Saharsa, which ranks 14 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women who own a house at 68%.