Pillar: Connectivity
54% of households in West Champaran fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 38.7%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 43% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In West Champaran, which ranks 31 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and schools with usable girls' toilets at 99%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in West Champaran are in the West Champaran district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Champaran youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.