Working Women's Hostel in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh

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

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

In Bijnor, 20.6% 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.

  • 20.6% India 49.0%
  • 38.1% India 40.8%

Youth opportunity in Bijnor

72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% 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 Bijnor, which ranks 35 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.6 out of 100. On women with a bank account at 85.5% and women taking part in all major household decisions at 76.7%, it sits close to the national mark.