Pillar: Connectivity
63.7% of households in Sahibganj fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 62.2% 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.
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. The district runs ahead of the national picture on women who own land at 50.3%, while it lags on children under five who are stunted at 49.1%. On women with a bank account at 84.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office 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.