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Despite the growing number of older people, less attention is given to their quality of life (QOL) in developing countries, this study aimed to assess the QOL and identify associated factors among older people in rural Karnataka. India is going through a phase of demographic transition progressing to population aging. Poor health-related quality of life (QOL) among the elderly is often associated with physical deterioration, psychological trauma, and mental weakness. The rise in the social and health requirements of older adults has to be addressed optimally and comprehensively. India is going through a phase of demographic transition progressing to population aging. Poor health-related QOL among the elderly is often associated with physical deterioration, psychological trauma, and mental weakness. The increase in life expectancy among the elderly is because of demographic transition in developing countries. In 2011, India had an 8.6% elderly population and was estimated to be 11.6% by 2026. The elderly population increases, heath demands, along with other social requirements, are also set to increase. It is evident from the studies that physical deterioration, psychological trauma, and mental weakness are associated with aging. In India, the social security system for the elderly is not as well equipped as in developed countries. Globally, an urban population often faces mounting pressure on various socioeconomic fronts such as health-care expenditures and fiscal disciplines, which can impact the life of the elderly population.