Pillar: Connectivity
36.8% of households in Saran fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 41.5%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 27% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Saran, which ranks 28 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 10%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 96.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Saran are in the Saran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Saran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.