Educational Facilities and Utilization in Primary Schools of Border Area in Domkal Subdivision at Murshidabad District, India

Abstract

Primary Education is fundamental stage of a country's education system. It encompasses the individual growth as well as the social and economic development of the nation. In India, where a notable percentage of the population still dependent on government-aided schools, challenges persist in providing adequate educational facilities, particularly in rural and border areas. The purpose of the study was to examine the educational facilities and their utilization in primary schools located in the border area of Domkal subdivision, Murshidabad District, West Bengal. The study concern on (1) The various educational facilities provided by the government in primary schools; (2) Student-teacher ratio; (3) The educational facilities available at the primary schools; and (4) To find out the various educational facilities utilizing by the students of primary schools. The present study followed survey methodology, where samples were chosen through purposive sampling technique. The required data has been collected through standardised questionnaires constructed by the researchers. The study found that there is maximum number of primary schools of Border area of in Domkal subdivision at Murshidabad Districts that faces insufficient educational facilities in terms of infrastructure, playground, school boundary, separate toilet, classroom, sports equipment, teaching-learning materials, drinking water. Furthermore, the ratio of student-teacher is also suboptimal in these schools. In several cases, the existing services were not being fully employed, contributing to the overall incompetence in the educational process. These issues are reflective of the broader challenges faced by government-aided schools in India, particularly in border and remote areas, where resource allocation and actual utilization remain key concerns. In some cases, these were not being utilized comprehensively.