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Abstract Background Diarrhea remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. Identifying the risk factors associated with diarrheal diseases is essential for developing targeted interventions. This study aimed to assess and correlate the risk factors contributing to diarrhea among under-five children in a selected area of Vijayapur district. Objectives: The main objective of this study is to find age wise prevalence and risk factors of diarrhea among the children's under the age of 5 years. Materials and method: Cross sectional study was conducted in the selected ward of Vijayapur district on 130 children's In order to find the prevalence of diarrhea, practices, nutrition, and immunization Results: Overall prevalence of diarrhea among the children's under the age of 5 year was found to be 23.1%. Male children's were more prone to diarrhea. 30.0% male's Childs and 17.1% female child were affected with diarrhea. The diarrhea prevalence was more (37.5%) in the age group 1-2 years followed by 35.7% in the 2-3 years of age group. As the age increases prevalence of diarrhea decreases. Diarrhea was seen in 20.0% exclusive breast feeding children's and 33.3% in children's who were breast feeding less than or equal to 6 months. 26.2% underweight children's had diarrhea and 21.5% normal children's had diarrhea Conclusion: It was concluded that prevalence of diarrhea among the children's under the age of 5 years was high. It was also understood that the , diarrhea among the children's under the age of 5 years can be controlled by modifying feeding practice , source of drinking water and also providing nutrition food to children's