Abstract: In rural communities, the status of women is not effectually recognized.In some communities, they experience discriminatory treatment as compared to their male counterparts.They are deprived of certain rights and opportunities and are required to wholeheartedly dedicate themselves towards the implementation of household responsibilities.In the present existence, there have been implementation of programs and schemes that girls should be regarded as equal to men.Their birth should be appreciated and they should be allowed equal rights and opportunities, particularly with regards to acquisition of education and employment.Changes have come about in the viewpoints and perspectives of rural individuals and they are granting equal status to girls and women.The main areas that have been taken into account in this research paper include, socio-economic status of rural women, labour force participation of women, factors imposing detrimental effects upon status of women, and measures to enhance the status of rural women.