Working Women's Hostel in Bhilwara, Rajasthan

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

Bhilwara, Rajasthan · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Bhilwara, 64.8% 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.

  • 64.8% India 49.0%
  • 44.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Bhilwara

69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Bhilwara, which ranks 20 of 41 in Rajasthan for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on women taking part in all major household decisions at 80.4%. On women with a bank account at 81.5%, it sits close to the national mark.