Scenario of tribal household distribution and residential household size in Dhule district (Maharashtra)

Abstract

House is the basic need of the human being, it can be a hut or a multistory building, or a bungalow with number of amenities. Number of materials is used to build up a house. It depends on the economic condition of the people. Type of the construction material used in the house, built-up area, number of rooms, and persons living in houses are the main indicators used to measure the living conditions of the residential houses in the study region. Household structure plays an important role in the economic and social well-being of families and individuals. The number and characteristics of household members affect the types of relationships and the pool of economic resources available within the household. This research explores the trend and spatial pattern in the Residential household size in Dhule district using village-level data.