International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary

The phenomenon of human-wildlife conflict has emerged due to the increased population rate, which leads to an increased need to balance and satisfy the resource demands of both animals and humans in common. Because of increased resource usage, especially in the post-industrial era, there is constant conflict between humans and wildlife. The article provides information about the socio-economic impacts of human-animal conflict among the frontline community of Malakkapara, Thrissur, a district situated in the middle of Kerala, India. A case study was conducted among ten members of the community through focus group discussion and the survey method among 150 community members over a period of three months. The analysis explains that there is socio-economic depredation in the community, and the most impacted is the economic stability of the frontline community in the area. The identification of the reasons affecting the conditions showcases that there should be proper protective infrastructure in the locality from the animal attack that can be a better cause of action, together with the collaboration of the state and the central government along with the local self-government of the area.