Pillar: Connectivity
In Sheikhpura, 69.5% of women are anaemic, behind the typical district. 53.6% of children under five are stunted, behind the typical district. 23.3% of women have low BMI, behind the typical district. The PHC and CHC are the first point of clinical care against all three.
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. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 34.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the PHC / CHC 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.