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ABSTRACT Background Tobacco use is generally perceived as an adult problem. The diseases widely caused by tobacco are mostly seen to afflict the older population, yet tobacco use most often starts in youth, vast majority start consuming tobacco before the age of 25 years. Tobacco use has injurious effects on oral health. The oral health is an important aspect of community health. To plan important interventions it is necessary to find out the prevalence and factors associated with them. This study is aimed at assessing the knowledge of adults on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health and to assess their oral health status. Objectives of the study 1.To assess the oral health status of adults consuming tobacco using observational checklist. 2.To determine the knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health. 3.To find an association between oral health status and knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health. Methods A descriptive correlative approach was used for this study. The study was carried out in Datia. Research design was correlative design. The sample comprised of 100 adults consuming tobacco (50 tobacco smokers and 50 tobacco chewers). Sample was selected using purposive sampling technique. Formal written permission was obtained to conduct the study and informed consent was obtained from the adults prior to data collection process. Using a structured interview schedule and observation checklist data was collected. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics (unpaired t-test and chi-square test). Result The results of this study showed that there was no significant difference between the knowledge score of tobacco smokers and tobacco chewers (t 98= 0.7, p >0.05). There was no significant difference between oral health status of the tobacco smokers and tobacco chewers (t 98 = 1.85, p >0.05). There was no correlation between knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health and oral health status of the smokers (r = 0.0015, p > 0.05). There was no correlation between knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health and oral health status of the chewers (r = 0.271, p > 0.05). The computed chi square value showed significant association between occupation of tobacco smokers and oral health status (21 =9.09, p< 0.05). The statistical significance was at 0.05 level Interpretation and Conclusion The study revealed that even though the adults had good knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health they had poor oral health status. The findings of the study support the need for conducting educational programme to increase the knowledge of adults on tobacco consumption and its related problems. Educating the youth and adults and providing them with correct information can help them to avoid bad habits and develop as healthy citizens. Keyword: Knowledge on hazards of tobacco consumption on oral health; oral health status.