Socio-Economic Status of Male Bhaja Seller in Bettiah City, (Bihar) India

Background: Street vendors are a crucial component of the informal economy in urban areas, representing a substantial share of the overall informal sector workforce. These vendors play a key role in providing affordable goods and services to urban populations, often filling gaps left by formal retail sectors.Objectives: This research is focused specifically on bhaja sellers in Bettiah City to determine their socioeconomic status. Bhaja sellers occupy a significant niche within the broader community of street vendors, contributing not just economically but also culturally to the urban fabric.Methodology: The study draws on primary data obtained through direct interviews with bhaja sellers, offering insight into their lives and work.Results: The research reveals that bhaja selling is a male-dominated occupation, with all observed participants being men. These vendors, much like others in the street vending sector, face considerable challenges in their work.Conclusion: The majority of respondents expressed that bhaja selling, while a necessary means of livelihood, is a demanding and strenuous occupation, akin to the broader challenges faced by street vendors in maintaining their daily operations amidst various socioeconomic pressures.

کلیدواژه ها:

Bhaja Seller ، Socio-economic ، Street Vending ، Bettiah ، Bihar