India is an agrarian economy and two third of population is directly involve in agricultural activities. The State of Haryana has a maximum population dependent on the agriculture sector for their livelihood. This paper has analyzed the market functioning and socio-economic status of district Karmal in Haryana State. The result of this study has shown that most of the labourer are getting temporary work in the agricultural sector and getting low wage rates. The social status of labourer is explained in terms of their age, caste, education level, marital status, family type and family size. Economic status of agricultural labourer is defined in terms of land holding, housing status and earnings. Socio-economic status shows that most of the agricultural laboureres are of age group 18-30 and illiterate. This paper highlights that landless agricultural labourers are living in a very bad state and alternative works need to be created for them to enhance their income and status in the society.

Keywords: Agricultural Labourers, Socio-economic status, Agricultural activities.