Pillar: Connectivity
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 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 71% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sitamarhi, which ranks 26 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.9 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.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Sitamarhi are in the Sitamarhi district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sitamarhi youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.