An Assessmentof Human Development Index in Rural Region of Kohkilooye & Boyerahmad Province

This study estimates the human development index in rural areas of Kuhgilooyeh and Boyerahmad province. In this study, the research method is descriptive-analytic. It has used of the statistics and data taken from statistic directories, sanitary and training centers, teaching and training organization, other offices and related organizations.The results show that the conditions of human development in rural areas of this province have improved in comparison to last years, and this amount has increased from 0.446 in 1375 to 0.703 in 1390. It means that it has improved from a low human development to a middle one. It also shows that income index has not been able to play an important role in the improvement of the human development index in rural areas of this province. However, it is necessary to pay attention to policies and procedures so asto increase family per capita income.