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Table 1 The details of Domains, Indicators, and Variables considered for this study

From: Development of multifactor index for assessing quality of life of a tribal population of India: multilevel analysis approach

Domains

Indicators with their variables

Demography

Family Size, Type of Family, Mortality Rate and Sex Ratio

Health

Morbidity Rate, Ante Natal Care, Delivery Care, and Post Natal Care, Breast Feeding Pattern and Vaccination Coverage

Economic Status

Education, Occupation, and Income of Individuals

Infrastructure Development

Availability of the following facilities in the village- Sanitation, Electricity, Communication, and Transport

Work Participation

Employment and Self-employment Rates- Working Population at the specific age group

Social Capital

Membership- Membership in various Social Groups; Participation- Their Roles and Responsibilities in Social Groups; Reciprocity- Mutual Exchange of Commercial or other Privileges

Recreation

Participation in Recreation and Leisure Activities

Human Development-Wealth Status

Ownership of the house; 2. The number of rooms; 3. Type of house; 4. Fuel used for cooking; 5. Source of lightning; 6. Availability of kitchen; 7. Radio; 8. Television (colour); 9. Landline; 10. Mobile phone; 11. Ceiling Fan; 12. Table fan; 13. Chair; 14. Cot/Bed; 15. Mattress; 16. Sewing machine; 17. Pressure Cooker; 18. Grinder; 19. Mixie; 20. DVD/VCD Player; 21. DTH; 22. Table; 23. Wall Clock; 24. Wardrobe; 25. Bicycle; 26. Water Pump; 27. Motorcycle or Scooter; 28. Lands (Wet & Dry); 29. Cows/Buffalos/Bulls; 30. Goats; 31. Sheep; 32. Chickens/Ducks; 33. Pigs; 34. Source of water; 35. Toilet facilities; 36. Drainage Type;

Human Development Literacy Rate

Can Read and Write with specific age Group in each household

Self-Perception Rate

Self-Perception about quality of life