Fishing in the deep sea requires a lot of work in an unsustainable environment, unlike other occupations. Around 500 kilometres from the ocean’s surface and 400–500 meters below it, they capture a variety of sea species. They mostly fish every year from July to March, with the rest of the time being spent on various activities like farming or small business. This study aims to create a data bank on the socioeconomic and educational status of deep-sea fisherman in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, using a questioner approach to assess factors such as family size, income, residence style, sanitation, and qualifications. A study of 1226 deep-sea fisherman found that general cast fisherman makes up 78.71%, while other cast (OBC-A, OBC-B, SC, and ST) members make up 21.29%. The majority are aged 26-44 (58.08%) and 45-60 (41.44).The majority of fisherman in the hamlet are nuclear families, with a sanitary system. Most homes are kutcha, pacca, or semi-pacca. The majority of fishermen are lack of literacy. Most earns less than INR 10,000 per month, and only a small percentage has a master’s degree. The Purba Medinipur district’s deep-sea fisherman suffers from a low level of education and a meager monthly salary. To improve their socioeconomic and educational standing, they need a lot of free health and education programs as well as various banking-only initiatives.
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