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Health is condition of physical, psychological and social well being. Health is a grave concern for individual as well as for the family members especially in old age. Longevity and life expectancy has increased due to medical advancement but quality of life is adversely affected in modern times. Psycho-social pressures are also increasing on individuals in modern life style. Hence, health has become a serious concern in the society. Old age is more prone to adverse affects of environment. The present study analyses the health conditions of the aged and impact of gender and caste on their health condition. Providence of care to the aged by the family members in illness and in routine has also been analysed. This study shows that health of aged is better in the village which undergoes transformation due to urban influences than the village where traditional social structure is deep rooted. Gender and caste category has a direct impact not only on health condition but also on treatment taking patterns as well as care providence by the family members.