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Rural livelihoods

The people of Kalpattu village work in a range of professions, including blacksmithing, teaching, washing, weaving, barbering, mechanics, shopkeeping, and trading.
There are also shopkeepers and traders.
The village has various small shops such as tea stalls, grocery stores, barber shops, a clothing store, a tailor, and two shops selling fertilizers and seeds.
Most families earn their living through agriculture.
Paddy is the main crop grown on irrigated lands.

Nearly 40% of rural families in India are agricultural laborers.
Some people own small plots of land, while others are landless and work on the fields of larger landowners.
In India, 80% of farmers have small landholdings, while 20% of large farmers cultivate most of the village land.
Many large farmers have diversified into other businesses such as shops, money lending, trading, and small factories.
Besides farming, many rural residents depend on forest collection, animal husbandry, dairy production, and fishing.
Rural communities across different regions grow various crops, but they share similar life situations and face common challenges.
Some families in rural areas thrive on extensive landholdings, businesses, and other activities.
Most small farmers, agricultural laborers, fishing families, and craftspeople in villages struggle to find consistent work throughout the year.
Farmers often borrow money from traders and moneylenders to purchase seeds and fertilizers.

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