Table 1.
Percentage distribution of participants of urban and rural areas of eight NGO sites by age-group, education, and occupation status
| Criteria | Number of participants | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Age-group (years) | ||
| 15–19 | 21 | 3.36 |
| 20–24 | 110 | 17.54 |
| 25–29 | 149 | 23.76 |
| 30–34 | 137 | 21.85 |
| 35–39 | 115 | 18.34 |
| 40–44 | 49 | 7.81 |
| 45–49 | 24 | 3.83 |
| 50+ | 22 | 3.51 |
| Total | 627 | 100.00 |
| Educational status | ||
| No education | 219 | 35.00 |
| Primary-level | ||
| Class 1-V | 227 | 36.00 |
| Class VI-X | 125 | 20.00 |
| SSC | 39 | 6.00 |
| HSC and above | 17 | 3.00 |
| Total | 627 | 100.00 |
| Occupation (primary) | ||
| Daily labour | 180 | 28.71 |
| Agriculture | 130 | 20.73 |
| Petty business | 66 | 10.53 |
| Ferry/hawker | 33 | 5.26 |
| Self-employed (sewing, traditional thin quilt) | 23 | 3.67 |
| Housemaid | 33 | 5.26 |
| Housewives | 155 | 24.72 |
| Beggars | 07 | 1.12 |
| Total | 627 | 100.00 |
Source: NGO Service Delivery Program formative research, 2004
HSC=Higher Secondary School Certificate NGO=Non-governmental organization
SSC=Secondary School Certificate