Pillar: Connectivity
34.1% of households in Sheikhpura fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 54.4% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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 women who own land at 44.3%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 53.6%. On women with a bank account at 82.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.