Sakhi One-Stop Centre in Purulia, West Bengal

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

Purulia, West Bengal · Pillar: Agency & Engagement

Women's mobility composite score in Purulia is 32.3%, behind the typical district. 49.5% of women take part in all three major household decisions, behind the typical district. The Sakhi One-Stop Centre supports women whose safety and agency fall short of this.

  • 32.3% India 40.8%
  • 49.5% India 72.8%

Youth opportunity in Purulia

80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 89% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Purulia, which ranks 23 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 40 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own a house at 20.6%.