Pillar: Connectivity
34.1% of households in Sheikhpura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 61.5%, close to the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 39%. On higher-education enrolment at 17.7% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 93.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.