Pillar: Education & Training
In Sheikhpura, 23.9% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 27.9% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 68% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sheikhpura, which ranks 5 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 39%, while it lags on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 18.2%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 61.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Sheikhpura are in the Sheikhpura district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sheikhpura youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.