Availability and Control of the Financial Resources in the Rural Households

ABSTRACT Resources are important for survival, growth and development.Financial resources are much more important for any individual or a household as they are important for living and to perform daily activities. Availability of the resources depends on the economic status of the family and also the location in which the family is living. This paper tried to study the availability of the financial resources in the selected rural households and assessed the gender differences existing in the households regarding the control of the financial resources. The results showed that more number of men had control over the financial resources compared to women. This showed that women were at a slightly disadvantaged position in the context of control over the financial resources mainly gained from the formal institutions like Banks.