Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal

Integrated medical, police, legal, and counselling support, plus shelter for up to five days, for women facing violence.

Jalpaiguri, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Jalpaiguri is 65.8%, better than the typical district. 89.6% of women take part in all three major household decisions, better than the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 65.8% India 40.8%
  • 89.6% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Jalpaiguri

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 64% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Jalpaiguri, which ranks 7 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 17.9%.