Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Children's Education in Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh

Author(s)	Ms. Rajitha K
Country	India
Abstract	Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh consistently records the lowest literacy rate in the state 58.89% overall, with a stark gender gap of 68.15% for males and only 49.87% for females (Census 2011). This paper investigates the multi-dimensional socio-economic determinants that constrain children’s access to, participation in, and completion of schooling across this largely rural and tribal district. Through a synthesis of secondary census data, government programme reports, and published academic research, we examine six key factor clusters: household income and poverty; parental education and occupational background; caste and tribal identity; gender norms and child marriage; geographic isolation and infrastructure gaps; and the effectiveness of state interventions such as Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and RMSA. Findings reveal that inter-sectional disadvantages particularly affecting Scheduled Tribe girls in forested mandals result in dropout rates well above state and national averages (CREATE, 2011; UNICEF, 2020). The paper concludes with a set of evidence-based policy recommendations to achieve inclusive educational outcomes in Vizianagaram.
Keywords	Vizianagaram, Children's Education, Socio-Economic Factors, Literacy Rate, Dropout Rate, Gender Disparity, Tribal Education, Andhra Pradesh
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-05
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77275

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