Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 256 adults. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire that assessed participants’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding organ donation. Eligible adults from the selected community were approached and interviewed after obtaining informed consent. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the findings.

Results: Mean age was 36.54, 65% were males. 88% were Hindus and 46% were from lower socioeconomic status. 66% expressed religion agrees for donation. 55% subjects feel that there is misuse of organs which are donated. 49% felt that they will like to donate only for family member. Only 29% knew the meaning of donation. 86% mentioned the reason for donation to save life, only 42% knew all the organs to which can be donated. Mean knowledge score was 5.2 ± 2.4 (range 0-11). Only 32% had adequate knowledge. Higher education subjects’ status had a positive attitude towards promoting organ donation (p= 0.001). Higher education and working status had positive attitude donation organs for anyone p= 0.013, 0.043 respectively. Subjects who were working had a positive attitude towards donating for any religion person p=0.000. Barriers are religion (7%), no profit to self (18%) and fear (38%).

Conclusion: The knowledge level about organ donation is low and fear is the most common barrier for donation.