
Maharani Tara Devi of Kashmir and Jammu enroute Amarnath with her entourage
Credits: Martand Singh

Credits: Martand Singh
Despite India's rapid progress, domestic violence remains a serious social issue. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21), 29.3% of ever-married women aged 18–49 have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by their husband—meaning 1 in every 3 married women in India has faced such abuse.
The highest prevalence was reported in Karnataka (44.4%), followed by Bihar (40.0%), Manipur (39.6%), Tamil Nadu (38.1%), and Telangana (36.9%). The survey also found that domestic violence is more common in rural areas (31.6%) than in urban areas (24.2%).
Although some states have shown improvement in recent years, domestic violence continues to affect millions of women across the country. Strengthening awareness, education, women's economic independence, and access to legal support is essential to creating a safer and more equal society.
Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Source - NFHS-5 (2019–21) Factsheets – Government of India�