Background:Obesity in children and adolescents is a global health issue with increasing prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries as well as a high prevalence in many high-income countries. Hence, the present study was conducted to analyse prevalence of obesity among school children of age group 5-12 years. Materials &Methods:A total of 500 school going children were evaluated. Information regarding the sociodemographic variables influencing the weight status of children was collected using a pretested structured interview schedule. Standardised instruments and techniques were used for anthropometric measurements such as height and weight of the children. WHO Standard Growth Reference for BMI for specific age and gender was used as reference standards. BMI was computed using the formula: BMI = bodyweight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Results:A total of 500 school-going children were evaluated. The mean age of the subjects was 10.8 years. There were 250 boys and 250 girls. Overall incidence of obesity was present in 38.4 percent of the patients. Out of 250 boys, obesity was present in 100 subjects while among 250 girls, obesity was seen in 92 subjects. Conclusion:In an attempt to prevent overweight in later childhood, the government should follow up with high birth weight babies clinically. To better understand the other potential risk factors associated with the rise in childhood obesity or overweight in India, more research is required.