International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Saumya Srivastava

abstract
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the socio-personal and socioeconomic landscape of 120 Rohilkhandi goat rearears across Bareilly, Budaun, and Shahjahanpur districts of Rohilkhand region in Uttar Pradesh from Jan 2025 to July 2025 the research followed an ex-post facto research design and assesses the demographic profiles, educational attainment, family dynamics, income pattern, marketing facilities and goat rearing practices. The findings reveal that majority (50.83%) farmers were middle aged belonging 42-56 years, male (71.66%), following Muslim faith (55.83%) and were from Other Backward classes (46.66%). Educational attainment was low, with 47.36% educated up to the primary level, while 50.83% lived in nuclear families. Male members dominated household decision-making (50.83%), and agriculture was the principal occupation for 40.00% of the respondents. Goat-rearing experience was limited, as 54.16% had only 1–5 years of experience. Landholding patterns showed that 51.67% were marginal farmers owning less than one hectare, and most belonged to the low-income group (?36,000–?2,24,000 annually). Market access was moderate, with an average distance of 4.2 km and 16–30 minutes travel time. The findings highlight the need for focused interventions in education, infrastructure, and institutional support to improve livelihood sustainability among Rohilkhandi goat rearers.