The Prevalence and Correlates of Multidimensional Poverty: A Survey Analysis of District Charsadda

This study estimates the prevalence rate of multidimensional poverty, and determines its socio-economic determinants through survey Behram Dheri, a Union Council district Charsadda. The severity poverty has been estimated Alkire-Foster approach having ten indicators poverty. Whereas, binary-logit model employed to determine impact contributory on In result it is concluded that incidence 0.842 which interprets about 84% households are multidimensionally-poor in area. However, intensity 0.559 implies at average household deprived almost 56% UC Dheri. Finally multi-dimensional index 0.4712. logistic regression results show non-ownership agricultural land livestock headed by female more vulnerable Moreover also people who dwelling nuclear family less It calculated families have dependent members direct relation with On basis results, recommended implement anti-poverty programs, combined quality education, training, awareness grass-roots level, will undoubtedly ensure rural households' empowerment.