Differentials in levels of educational attainment of Scheduled Castes Women in Rural Haryana

The present study examines the differentials in levels of education attainment of Scheduled Castes women in rural Haryana based on collected primary data of selected household. The surveyed households are represented by eight Scheduled Castes. Caste wise distribution of educated womens at different levels of education has been worked out. Thereafter, the weighted score has been derived to assess the levels of educational attainment among different castes. On the basis of weighted score, the rank has been given to each caste. Female literacy rate were recorded as highest in Balmiki caste 87.35 per cent while the lowest were recorded in Dhanak caste 47.83 per cent. On the basis of aggregated weighted score, it is noted that the Balmiki Caste has obtained first rank with 216.55 in the study area followed by Dhanak second, Chamar and Banjara with third and forth rank respectively. On the other hand the Bawaria Caste occupied the lowest position with total weighted score 120.00 in the study area. Bawaria is followed by OD and Bazigar.