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The study has confined only to the urban local body of Aurangabad city, Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad city is an important industrial center and historical tourism center in the state of Maharashtra. According to the census conducted in the year 2011, the total population of Aurangabad City is 1175116. According to survey of Municipal Corporation Aurangabad, the 32556 families are in below poverty line in the city. There are 115 wards in Aurangabad Municipal Corporation, out of which 25 wards were selected for study using random sampling method. The main objective of the study was to understand the livelihoods socioeconomic status of urban below poverty line families in Aurangabad city. Approach of the research related to review of available data, reports and survey of the city and initial consultation with the stakeholders. Data collection has conducted on different parameters followed by reconnaissance survey and field visits, with the help structured interview schedule. The socioeconomic status serves to understand the way of people survive and making a living in poor urban areas.