Pillar: Connectivity
61.8% of households in Saharsa fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 68% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 54.3%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 47.8%. On women with a bank account at 79%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare 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.