Abstract

Education is a thoughtful as well as a sociological concept. The Lodhas are semi-nomadic, denotified community who are gradually becoming settled agriculturists nowadays. In this paper we have made an attempt to study the problems educational status among the Lodhas of three administrative blocks in Paschim (West) Medinipur district. The first objective of the study was to find out the literacy status among the Lodhas in the study area. Secondly, found the level of education among the Lodhas. Thirdly compare the educational status among the male and female of Lodha people and an overall comparative account on educational status among the three blocks in the same community, finally, the Government initiatives on education towards the Lodhas. The findings of the study the educational status of the Lodhas are very poor. Because the Lodhas are very lethargic to their education and their economic condition is also very poor. The parents of the Lodha children are not paying attention towards their education. There are no awareness has not yet done in the selected study area by the Government or non- government agencies regarding the school education. The role of school teacher was very poor to teach the Lodha student. Most of the Lodha children went to Forest for forest product collection to preserve their lively hood. Finally, some suggestions have been made for develop the educational level among the Lodhas, lack behind education and about the strategy of their parent and Government official etc.