Dimension of Development and Social Wellbeing Among The Tribes of Manbazar-II Block in West Bengal, India

Abstract

The development level in Manbazar-II block, the study area, remains unsatisfactory compared to the current standards. This assessment is based on an analysis of several variables, including economic status, access to basic needs, health status, and communication infrastructure. A composite index was created using principal component analysis and other statistical methods to evaluate these factors. The findings reveal significant disparities in development levels among the tribal communities in the area. If awareness about basic needs, health, communication, and economic improvement is increased among the tribes, progress in development could be achieved more uniformly.