Impact of Landholding Size on Living Conditions of Farmers in Bareilly District, Uttar Pradesh

This study investigates the impact of landholding size on the living conditions of farmers in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh. The study also examines the block-wise status of the living conditions of farmers. Bareilly district has a significant portion (59.3 per cent) of its population engaged in farming activities. However, despite the importance of agriculture, the living conditions of farmers remain a critical concern, associated with various socioeconomic factors influencing their well-being. To reveal this fact, eight indicators related to the living conditions of farmers have been taken for quantitative analysis. The study depicts widespread disparity in the levels of living conditions of farmers on account of composite score of 0.91 recorded by Bithrichainpur block to 0.08 witnessed by Faridpur block. The study further reveals that the living conditions of the farmers are proportionally associated with the size of landholdings. The insights gained from this study can be used for policy and decision making to drive positive change in the rural farming communities of Bareilly district.