Working Women's Hostel in Khordha, Odisha

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

Khordha, Odisha · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Khordha, 33.4% of working-age women are in the labour force, behind 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.

  • 33.4% India 49.0%
  • 46.8% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Khordha

79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Khordha, which ranks 1 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women with a bank account at 92.5%. On women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.8%, it sits close to the national mark.