Abstract Oraon is a predominant tribe of Northern part of Chhattisgarh state. Chhattisgarh accounts for 2% of the total population of the country but it contributes more than 16% of the total malaria cases. For the present investigation two development blocks were selected from Jashpur district in order to report the precise knowledge of local epidemiological features of malaria among the Oraons.Outs of 243 households selected for the purpose 10.7% were affected with Malaria. Females of reproductive age showed a higher occurrence of malaria in 20-44 years age group as compared to males. Correlation of malaria with type of house, animal domestication, excreta disposal, drainage system showed non significant results. Only toilet facility showed significant results .
Keywords: Epidemiology; Malaria; Oraon; Jashpur; Chhattisgarh.