Table 1.

Demographic profile of the respondents

CategoryProfileTotal no.%
GenderMale20752.4
 Female18847.6
AgeBelow 3525263.8
 36–5513534.2
 Above 5682.0
Educational qualificationLess than 8th grade18647.1
 Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)12130.6
 Postgraduate (Master’s degree)4912.4
 Illiterates143.5
 Others (not declared)256.3
Annual incomeBelow Rs 120,000 ($1,500)7118.0
 Rs 120,000–240,000 ($1,500–$3,000)12030.4
 Rs 240,000–360,000 ($3,000–$4,500)7819.7
 Rs 360,000–480,000 ($4,500–$6,000)6416.2
 Rs 480,000–600,000 ($6,000–$7,500)297.3
 Over Rs 600,000 ($7,500)338.4
Residential statusVillage33083.5
 Town/city6516.5
 >10 years8120.4
Marital statusMarried25765.1
 Single13834.9
OccupationGovernment employee133.3
 Employee in private sector8020.3
 Professional194.8
 Businessmen133.3
 Fishermen14135.7
 Self-employed12932.7
Source: The authors

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