Socio economic status of fisherman & fish traders in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the demographic and occupational profiles of fishermen, wholesalers, and retailers in the fishing industry in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. The research focused on key parameters such as age, gender, caste, educational qualification, and occupation to provide valuable insights into the diverse composition of these vital stakeholders. For fishermen, the majority (75.00%) fall within the age group of 30 to 50 years, with 80.00% being male. The caste distribution reveals 40.00% belonging to OBC, and 70.00% are engaged in both fishery and agriculture. Wholesalers, on the other hand, predominantly belong to the age group of 30 to 50 years (56.25%), with a male dominance of 100.00%. The majority (56.25%) of wholesalers identify as general caste, and educationally, 43.75% have completed schooling up to the primary level. Retailers, similar to wholesalers, exhibit a concentration in the 30 to 50-year age group (56.66%), with a more balanced gender distribution (63.33% male, 36.66% female). A significant portion of retailers (53.33%) belongs to the OBC caste. Educationally, 36.66% have completed schooling up to the primary level.