Pillar: Connectivity
49.9% of households in Sheohar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 58.1%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
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 higher-education enrolment at 3.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 36% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) 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.