Study of poverty situation in rural areas of Kohgilouyeh va Boyerahmad province

The aim of this study was to investigate the poverty situation in rural areas of Kohgilouyeh va Boyerahmad Province. Research data was collected from the supposed rural areas. Food poverty line was calculated using food energy intake procedure. Non-food poverty line, total poverty line, capita poverty line, poverty divide and the severity of poverty was also calculated in the study area. Results indicated that approximately 32% of samples were below the poverty line. Also, the results showed that there is a statistically significant difference between poor and non-poor people in some subjects such as age, using health care facilities, owning tractor, house, tap water, natural piped gas, kitchen and bath room, educated peoples of the family, welfare and social capital. Based on these findings it is recommended that more employments opportunities be provided in the supposed rural areas to increase the household income.