LINKING HOUSING, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND INCOME AMONG PVTGS IN JHARKHAND: A CORRELATION AND FACTOR ANALYSIS APPROACH

This study investigates the interconnected dimensions of housing, sanitation, landholding, and income amongParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. Significant differencesin access to key infrastructure are uncovered through the use of correlation and factor analysis. Althoughthere is a significant mean ownership of property, the uneven distribution of land ownership underlines theexistence of internal inequities. There is a high correlation between income and key structural variables suchas pucca housing and the number of rooms, although sanitation and utility access continue to be severelylacking. The results of the factor analysis show that there are two fundamental dimensions: structural wellbeingand indoor utilities. This demonstrates that deprivation comprises both elements that are functional andthose that are physical. In light of these findings, it is clear that development methods that are moreintegrated and responsive to context are required.Keywords: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs); Housing Infrastructure; Sanitation;Correlation Analysis; Factor Analysis; Jharkhand; landholdings