Pillar: Connectivity
36.8% of households in Saran fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 48.8% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 39.1%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 70.9% and children under five who are stunted at 39.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.