Pillar: Connectivity
49.9% of households in Sheohar fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 42.4% of women own a house in their name, close to the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. On women who own land at 35.1%, women with a bank account at 78.1% and children under five who are stunted at 34.4%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.