Stature Using Hand and Foot Dimensions among Indian Population

In the present study an attempt has been made to reconstruct stature on the basis of hand and foot measurements among Kayastha Community of Bundelkhand region of India. A total of 223 Kayastha (100 males and 123 females) ranging in age 20 to 40 years were measured for the Stature, Hand length, Hand breadth, Foot length and Foot breadth by following the standard technique. Data demonstrates that the Kayastha males are taller than Kayastha females. The sex differences have been observed to be highly significant for hand and foot measurements. All the body dimensions exhibit a positive correlation with stature. Foot Length showed the highest correlation (r=0.71) with stature among both sexes. Followed by Hand Length (r=0.61) among males while Hand Breadth (r=0.31) among females whereas Hand Breadth (0.34) and Hand Length (r=0.30) showed least correlation with stature among males and females respectively. Sex specific regression equation and multiplication factor have been developed for all the measurement.