Socio-Economic Condition of Bahing Kirant Community (A Case Study of Moli VDC, Okhaldhunga District)

Abstract

This study deals with socio-economic condition of Bahing Community in MoliVDC of Okhaldhunga District.The main objectives of the study is to analyse the nature of socio-economic condition in Bahing Community in the study area. The primary data are collected from the census method of total household of Bahing Community in Moli VDCand respondents are taken 167 households of ward no. 2,3,7 and 8. These householdshave been considered as targeted groups. It is descriptive type of study based on primary data. Low socio-economic condition is the characteristic of developing country like Nepal which adversely affects in the national development. Increased urbanization and globalization pushed the rural areas even worse condition by minimizing the value andcost of the productionfrom area. Socio-economic condition measures the main nature ofsocio-economic condition that affects in the daily lifestyle of people. The impact of low socio-economic condition on any community is worldwide and burning issues but the trend and level of these issuesis different between developed and developing countries. In the particular context in Moli VDC of Okhaldhunga District is the main socio-economic condition which is the prime concern of the study of Bahing Community. Theeconomic condition of Bahing community in Moli VDC (2,3,7 and 8) is really so poor butsome of them are in rich condition because of cash crops.The overall population of the study area indicates the medium level of economic conditions which causes the poor household also disappear in that average. The study argues that Bahing Community does not have access on education, politics, health service etc. Therefore, it is very necessary to uplift the particular community in different aspects. Socially and economically they donot haveaccess as a result, they are in poor condition. The socio-economic aspect is major part of livelihood in every community. Only economic upliftment is not sufficient for human life but also social dignity is necessary in the same level. The rural development is not possible until and unless the both aspects are equally addressed. So the Bahing Community are needed the opportunity for entire development from government and non-government side as well as private sector.