INTRODUCTION: Common types of ventral hernia are– epigastric hernia, umbilical hernia, para–umbilical hernia and incisional hernia. Surgical treatment is only curative option. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 30 patients of ventral hernia getting surgically treated in Patliputra Medical College, Dhanbad were observed and their details were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Ventral hernia is more common in females. Incisional hernia is most common variety. Small hernia can be repaired with suture alone and mesh is required for large defect