Background:The primary cause of LBW is premature birth. Babies born before 37 weeks do not have enough time to grow adequately. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence and risk factors of low- birth weight babies.Materials & Methods:186 babies of both genders were enrolled. Parameters such as feeding habits, birth weight, family type, mother's anemia, ANC, gestational period, and anthropometric measurementswere noted.Results: Out of 186 babies, 102 were males and 84 were females. Age group <1 month had 58, 1-6 months had 42 and 6-12 months had 86 babies. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Out of 186 babies, 94 (50.5%) were LBW. Mothers were anaemic in 52 and normal in 42, ANC visit was adequate in 22 and inadequate in 72. Family was nuclear in 66 and joint in 28. 26 mothers had iron and folic acid tablet consumption. Period of gestation was term in 40 and preterm in 54. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: The prevalence of LBW babies was 50.5%. Preterm birth, a nuclear family, low ANC visits, anemic women, and poor iron and folic acid pill usage were common risk factors for low- birth weight babies.