Pillar: Connectivity
54% of households in West Champaran fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 50.7% of women own a house in their name, better than the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 46.1%, while it lags on women with a bank account at 64.5% and children under five who are stunted at 43.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.