Table 7 Reasons for the use of biomass fuels by rural households ( N = 240)
Reasons for the use of biomass fuels | Kalaroa (%) | Nachole (%) | Nakla (%) | Chakaria (%) | Average (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Economic inability | 85 | 95 | 90 | 88 | 90 |
Cheaper than other fuels | 88 | 92 | 77 | 83 | 85 |
Availability of biomass fuels | 90 | 58 | 95 | 65 | 77 |
Free of cost of biomass fuels | 78 | 87 | 77 | 40 | 70 |
Irregularity in the supply of LPG and other commercial fuels | 53 | 50 | 57 | 52 | 53 |
Handling convenience | 43 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 46 |