The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.
51.9% of households in Sitamarhi fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 42.9% 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.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Sitamarhi, which ranks 30 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.4 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 37.8%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 54.2%. On women with a bank account at 79%, it sits close to the national mark.