Social Welfare Office in Supaul, Bihar

The district office handling scholarships, hostels and coaching for SC, ST, OBC and minority students.

Supaul, Bihar · Pillar: Connectivity

70.4% of households in Supaul fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 47.7% 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.

  • 70.4% India 17.3%
  • 47.7% India 45.7%

Youth opportunity in Supaul

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% 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).

In Supaul, which ranks 31 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 37.4%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 67.8% and children under five who are stunted at 42.3%.