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INTRODUCTION: Cancer of prostate is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly male population in both developed and developing countries of the world. Deaths recorded from prostate cancer cases have been complicated by under-reporting and by cases that have not been diagnosed due to poor awareness on the part of individuals. Treatment modalities for prostate cancer are complex, and the prognosis of untreated or inadequately managed cases is often usually poor, especially in developing countries. AIM: To assess the awareness regarding prostate cancer among adultmen & to find association with selective socio demographic variables. MATERIAL & METHODS: Present descriptive study was conducted on 100 subjects through convenient sampling by utilizing a pre-tested12 items questionnaire to collect information about awareness of prostate cancer. Informed consent was sought from all who accepted to participate. Subjects were selected as per inclusion & exclusion criteria. RESULTS: Less than half subjects i.e. 41% were from age group 40-50 years. Maximum 84% were secondary educated and more than half subjects, 71% were working. Majority of subjects 89% subjects were married and 57 % belongs to rural community while half 50% were consuming vegetarian food. Regarding awareness of prostate cancer, more than half subjects 51% could not identify location of prostate gland but 55% were aware about dribbling, leaking and urgency as early warning sign of prostate while 53% were not selected need to urinate frequently at night as sign of prostate cancer. Approximately less than half subjects 43%were aware about common disorders of prostate as acute renal failure and glomerulonephritis and selected race and age as risk factor for prostate cancer whereas 38% selected painful urination as first warning sign of prostate cancer. Most of subjects 72% were not agree that groin pain could be sign of prostate cancer affecting bones and 64% were not agree as medication can alter development of prostate cancer. 55% selected surgery as treatment option for prostate cancer. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that an aggressive health promotion intervention need to be designed to increase awareness and to correct impressions about prostate cancer in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]