Pillar: Connectivity
29% of households in Siwan fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 37.2%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 10% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Siwan, which ranks 14 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 6.1%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 98.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Siwan are in the Siwan district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Siwan youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.