Bank-Led Credit for Enterprise in West Champaran, Bihar

Not one office: every bank branch in the district carries MUDRA, PMEGP, and Stand-Up India loans for small enterprises.

West Champaran, Bihar · Pillar: Economic Participation

West Champaran's credit-deposit ratio stands at 85.7, better than the typical district. 65% of credit goes toward productive, non-personal use, close to the typical district. Bank-led credit in the district is the channel that turns local deposits into loans for business.

  • 85.7 India 77.5
  • 65% India 62%

Youth opportunity in West Champaran

77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 39% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Champaran, which ranks 32 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on bank branches per lakh people at 4.8.