• Aabriti Sonar

Indian tribal community’s livelihood is a multifaceted phenomenon with a dynamic and complex nature. North Bengal region has been home to numerous primitive tribal communities since Colonial regime. Studying the North Bengal Tribal Population , with its unique customs, rituals and economic activities , is crucial. The purpose of this study is to analyse the socio-economic status and livelihood concerns of the Tribal community of Majhua Busty, Jalpaiguri district, North Bengal. The study revealed that the Mech and Santali communities in Majhua busty are in deplorable state in terms of various parameters namely poor education, poor sanitation and drinking water facility, lack of permanent source of income. The study endeavours to suggest measures to address socio-economic challenges faced by Tribal communities.

Tribal Community, socio economic, Meche, Santhal

" Evaluation of socioeconomic landscape in Tribal Communities: A Case Study of Majhua Busty, Jalpaiguri District, North Bengal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.322-329, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903P36.pdf

" Evaluation of socioeconomic landscape in Tribal Communities: A Case Study of Majhua Busty, Jalpaiguri District, North Bengal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp322-329, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903P36.pdf