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Introduction Unemployment in India refers to the situation where a significant portion of the population who are willing and able to work are without a job. It is a persistent problem that has various social and economic consequences, including poverty, crime, and inequality. Among the working-age population, one of the most damaging individual experiences is unemployment. Unemployment is a major economic criterion because it shows the capability (or incapability) of healthy, educated, and willing individuals to gain a livelihood. Materials and methods: Quantitative approach with descriptive non experimental research design was used in this study. The study was done at Velicham Nagar and Donbosco Nagar at Pallithottam. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used for the present study. The tool used in this study was a dichotomous opinionnaire. Result: The present study revealed that 58% were employed and 42% were unemployed. The prevalence rate was high for employed adults and there was a low prevalence rate for unemployment. Conclusion: The study revealed that among 200 participants, 58% were employed and 42% were unemployed. The prevalence rate was high for employed adults and there was a low prevalence rate for unemployment. The factors associated with unemployment was assessed by using an opinionnaire which was given to the participants during the study.