Pillar: Agency & Engagement
35.1% of women in Sheohar own land in their name, close to the typical district. 74.4% take part in all three major household decisions, close to the typical district. The District Legal Services Authority provides the free legal aid that backs these rights when they are contested.
71% of registered enterprises are in services while 29% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sheohar, which ranks 25 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on households in the poorest wealth group at 49.9%. On women who own a house at 42.4% and women's freedom of movement at 43.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DLSA (Legal Aid) in Sheohar are in the Sheohar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sheohar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.