Pillar: Connectivity
63.7% of households in Sahibganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. Secondary enrolment stands at 51.6%, behind the typical district. The Scholarship Office and District Social Welfare Officer administer the aid that keeps children from the poorest households in school.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 20% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Sahibganj, which ranks 20 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 31% and higher-education enrolment at 12.4%. On schools with usable girls' toilets at 90.3%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Scholarship Office (DSWO) in Sahibganj are in the Sahibganj district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Sahibganj youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.