Pillar: Agency & Engagement
In Pakur, 44.7% of working-age women are in the labour force, close to the typical district. A Working Women's Hostel helps women take up jobs away from home by giving them safe, affordable housing so distance is not a barrier.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 8% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Pakur, which ranks 24 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 86.5%. On women with a bank account at 80%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Working Women's Hostel in Pakur are in the Pakur district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Pakur youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.