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Background of the study The human nerve system is a highly specialized system responsible for the control and integration of the body's many activities. It consists of both central nervous system including brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of neurons. This system is responsible for sending, receiving, and interpreting information from all parts of the body. The nervous system monitors and coordinates internal organ function and responds to changes in the external environment. This system can be divided into two parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of Information booklet on Knowledge regarding selected aspects of home care management of stroke among Caregivers of stroke patients. Methodology: A Pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design research design was used . The present study was conducted at selected was caregivers of stroke patients urban community at Vijayapur. The sample size for the present study is 40 selected through convenient sampling technique. Results: Above table revels that regarding demographic variables of the participants about age majority that is 16(46.67%) were 41-50 years, 14 (43.33%) were 31-40 years and 10(10%) were 51 -60 years. and regarding gender 20 (50%) were female 20 (50%) were male and about marital status 30 (75%) were married , 10 (25%) were unmarried and about the type of family 20 (50%) belongs to joint family, 20(50%) belongs to nuclear family. and about occupation 6(16.67%) were skilled , 10 (23.33%) were semiskilled ,4 (6.67%) were professionals , 10(23.33%) were non professionals , 10(23.33%) were others. Regarding family income 40(100%) were having above 10000 monthly income and about relationship with patient 20(50%) were wife /Husband, 10(25%) were brother /sister, 10(25%) were Son /Daughter and about duration of care giving to the patient 25(75%) have less than 2 months and 15(25%) have 2-6 months.