Working Women's Hostel in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand

Sakhi Niwas hostels provide rooms, meals, and security for working women and trainees, with day-care where approved.

West Singhbhum, Jharkhand · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In West Singhbhum, 59.4% of working-age women are in the labour force, better than 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.

  • 59.4% India 49.0%
  • 53.7% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in West Singhbhum

86% of registered enterprises are in services while 14% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In West Singhbhum, which ranks 19 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 42 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women with a bank account at 63.7% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 54.9%.