This study focuses on the socio-economic conditions of farmers in two selected talukas, Keshod and Maliya Hatina. The main purpose is to compare the socio-economic characteristics of farmers and to check whether meaningful differences exist between these two regions. For this purpose, data were collected from 400 farmers, with an equal distribution of 200 respondents from each taluka. Information was gathered on important aspects such as age, gender, education, occupation, farming experience, landholding size, family structure, and number of earning members in the household. The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics along with the Chi-Square test to examine the relationship between taluka and selected socio-economic variables. The results reveal clear differences between the two areas. Keshod shows a relatively younger and better-educated farming community, while Maliya Hatina has a higher proportion of older and less educated farmers. In terms of landholding, marginal farmers are more prevalent in Maliya Hatina. The Chi-Square results also indicate that variables such as age, education, and type of farmer are significantly associated with taluka. Overall, the study concludes that although agriculture is the main source of livelihood in both talukas, their socio-economic conditions are not the same. It suggests that area-specific development policies are needed to improve the living standards of farmers in both regions.
Article DOI: 10.62823/IJEMMASSS/8.2(I).8836