Presentation on Village field segment regarding a study on Rural tribes from kerala

1. S Abhiramy(p44043)
Christin Sara George(p44071)
Aryalakshmi R(p44133)
Devayani I V(p44258)
Cheerakadavu Village, Attapady
Attapady Social Service Organisation

2. ABOUT CHEERAKKADAVU
Hamlet - Cheerakkadavu
Ward number - 11
Village Office - Padavayal
Panchayat - Pudur
Block Panchayat - Attappady
Taluk - Mannarkkad
Revenue District - Palakkad
Parliamentary constituency - Palakkad
Assembly constituency - Mannarkkad
Cheerakadavu map

3. DEMOGRAPHY
325
Population
128
Households
159 176
59.8 %
Working population
Adults
Children 30 37
1012
Sex ratio
60.02%
Literacy rate
Source: Village office, Padavayal

4. Moopan
Chief of hamlet
BANDARI
Treasurer
KURUTHALA
Health &
wellness
MANNUKK
ARAN
Land affairs
SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF IRULA TRIBE

5. CULTURE
Dominant religion : Hinduism
Language : Tamil,Irula, Malayalam
Marriage : Bride’s price system
Birth and delivery : 90 days in seclusion hut
Death : Koothkali
Food habits : Evolved from millets
Festivals : Shivaratri
Folk dance : Kooth
Folk Song : Irula
Ayyappavilakku

6.  Primary Health Subcentre, Cheerakkadavu
 1 doctor, 1 Nurse and 1 Asha worker
 Main focus – Pregnant women and children
 Common diseases among residents include:
a. Genetic diseases – Sickle cell anaemia
b. Lifestyle diseases – Hypertension,
diabetes
Primary Health Subcentre, Cheerakkadavu
 Main reason for occurrence of these diseases –
Malnutrition

7. No school
Anganwadi, Cheerakkadavu
 1 helper and 1 teacher
 Provides 2 meals per day
 Children under the age of 4
 Total strength - 5
Literacy rate – 60.02 %
– 65%
– 80%
Other educational institutions:
• Government HSS, Puthur
• Government HSS, Agali
• Government Arts College, Agali

8. MGNREGA
AGRICULTURE
LIVESTOCK
OTHERS
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LEGENDS
Source : ST Promoter

9. AGRICULTURE
Moopan & his Pancha Krishi
Cultivated Land
Forest Land
Waste Land
Fallow Land
52%
33%
3%
12%
Land distribution pattern
Marginal (<1 acre) 40 %
Small (1-2 acres) 20 %
Medium (>2 acres) 40 %
Land ownership pattern
Major Crops
• Coconut
• Banana
• Millets
• Timber
• Tapioca
• Arecanut
Source : KB,Puthur

10. MILLET VILLAGE, ATTAPADI
• Main focus on tribal farmers
• Procurement of millet grains
• Processing, packing, labelling and selling
• Removal of middlemen
• Ensures fair price for the farmer
Major project implemented
jointly by Agricultural
department and ST Development
department

11. LIVESTOCK
Daily activity schedule of a livestock worker
Cow Buffalo Goat Poultry
57.90%
8.60%
15.50%
18%
Source: Krishi bhavan, Pudur
• One dairy cooperative
• Vaccination done at regular intervals
• Attappadi black

12. MGNREGA
● Major source of income within the village
● Employment for tribals- 200 days
● Employment for non-tribals- 100 days
● Average wage for men - Rs. 700/-
● Average wage for women - Rs. 400/-
● Irregularity in work obtained and tenure not completed often

13. CONSUMPTION
● Initially dependent on millets and leafy vegetables
● Shift from millets to cost-effective grains.
● 35kg rice is distributed per family from PDS
● 90% rely on PDS for grains.
● Nutritious food intake isn’t given much importance.
● Over consumption of fast foods among youth affecting their health.
● 2013-14 : Community Kitchen

14. Anganwadi
Village
Institutions
Kudumbasree and Ayalkootam
Primary Health Centre
Panchayath Office
Ration Shop (PDS)

15. Village Infrastructure
Communication:
1. Television and cable in every household.
2. Smartphone and WhatsApp usage.
Media and Connectivity:
1. Only 2 households subscribe to newspapers.
2. Rare landline connections.
Financial Transactions:
1. UPI payments widely accepted.
2. Nearest post office 1 km away.
Nearest Bus stand Mannarkad
Nearest Railway station Palakkad Railway
station
Nearest Airport Cochin International
Airport
Transportation

16. Village Polity
● Major political parties in the area include CPM, Indian National Congress, SJ(D), and INC.
● Panchayath president: Mrs. Jyothi Anilkumar. (Communist Party)
● Ward member: Mr. Veluswami ( BJP)
● Gram Sabha conducted once in every three months.
● Each hamlet has an ST promoter who raises awareness and facilitates the availment of government schemes at the
household level.

17. Welfare Schemes
1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Scheme
2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
3. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyothi
Yojana
5. Antyodaya Anna Yojana
6. Integrated Child Development Scheme
7. Ujala Scheme
8. Swachh Bharat Mission
9. Indira Awasa Yojana
10. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
11. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

18. Problems
Unemployement
Substance and Alcohol addiction
Wild Animal Attacks
Sickle Cell Anaemia

19. Village Fieldwork Segment
RENDERING AND ROOT
COMPOSITION OF THE PREVAILING
AILMENT, SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA
Theme Paper

20. INTRODUCTION
● Tribal Taluk in Kerala - Attappady
● The Tribal Community in Cheerakadavu - Irula
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic blood disorder where red blood
cells become sickle-shaped, leading to blockages in blood vessels,
causing pain and tissue damage due to reduced blood flow.
Problem Statement
Rendering and Root Composition of the prevailing ailment, Sickle
Cell Anaemia in Cheerakadavu hamlet, Palakkad.

21. SIGNIFICANCE
 Physiological strain and mental stress during pregnancy worsen due to sickle cell anemia, leading
to premature pregnancies and subsequent abortions.
 Instances of dizziness and inability to focus on studies among affected children pose educational
challenges.
 Lack of cooperation among locals despite repeated warnings from healthcare providers,
impacting their productivity, particularly in manual labor.

22. METHODOLOGY
Focus Group Discussion and
Interview
 Timing: 30 min
 Total members: 20
 Participants: Nurses, Health
Inspector, Doctor, Asha
worker and Residents

23. METHODOLOGY
Survey
 Population Size: 169
 Sample Size: 40
 Margin of Error: 9%
 Confidence Level: 80%
 Responsive Distribution: 50%

24. FINDINGS
6.5%
Undertaking
medications
43%
30% - tested positive and not taking
the medications
70% - Not tested
51.5%
Healthy People
Total Population: 335

25. Limited
Awareness
Dietary Limitations and
Health Vulnerabilities
in the Community
Stigma Around
Medical
Consultation
FACTORS RESPONSIBLE
Reluctance to
Medication
Endogamy and
Genetic Impact

26. PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
Enhanced
Awareness
Campaigns
Revamped Public
Distribution
System
Improved Local
Transportation
Incorporate
Haemoglobin
Electrophoresis
Tests

27. 08 11 2023
We collaborated with Primary
Health centre, Pudur Panchayat to
organize a Medical Camp.
We arranged Mobile Medical
Clinic with the camp to test their
blood sample for many diseases
We helped the officials by
facilitating transportation of
villagers and helped them with
required medications.
IMPLEMENTATION – MEDICAL CAMP

28. 15 11 2023
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Submitted a letter to the Panchayat
President requesting bus
transportation along the route
through Cheerakadavu.
It not only benefits the residents of
the hamlet but also addresses various
issues, including SCA, in the
numerous surrounding hamlets
within this area.
In the letter, we gathered signatures
from the villagers who expressed
interest.
IMPLEMENTATION – REQUEST LETTER

29. CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS
Tribals adhere
strongly to
tradition and hold
firmly to their
myths and taboos.
Isolated location
of village
Lack of
coordination
between health
workers and
villagers
Financial needs
for implementing
a sustainable
solution.

30. THANK YOU