Introduction: Iodine Deficiency Disorder is the most prevalent disease in India. Lots had already been done to combat the IDD. The gap persists due to low awareness about the IDD and importance of iodized salt. Women mostly looks towards the daily needs of the family members. Therefore, the study was conducted to assess the level of awareness of this homemakers regarding IDD and practice related to it.  

Methodology: A cross–sectional study was conducted in village of, Maharashtra with 10 % of total households by systematic random sampling. The structured questionnaire was administered to participants on day of visit.

Result: Out of 121 women only 74 % were aware of IDD of which only 27 knew its effect on children while none were aware of pregnancy outcomes. Very few knew about preventability and curability of IDD. Though most of them were using iodized salt, it does not seem to be of good quality. Cooking practice was also faulty in relation to salt. 

Conclusion: Poor knowledge in full spectrum of IDD and practice pertaining to salt usage is affecting the demand generation for iodized salt in community.