Background:Low birth weight is one of the most serious challenges in maternal and child health in both developed and developing countries. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of low- birth weight babies. Materials & Methods:120 babies of both genders were included. Parameters such as feeding practices, birth weight, family type, anaemic status of mother, ANC, period of gestation and anthropometric measurement was recorded. Infant with a birth weight < 2500 grams were considered low birth weight.