Pregnancy induced hypertension refers to the conditions occurring due to high blood pressure during the pregnancy. Studies suggest that regular exercises can prevent the incidence of PIH and provide overall health benefits to antenatal women. This study was carried out to study the awareness of pregnancy induced hypertension among the pregnant women in rural area and also to assess their knowledge about various forms of exercises which can be performed during pregnancy such as aerobic exercises, resistance training etc. Methodology : In this study, a questionnaire consisting of 6 questions was given to a total of 105 antenatal women. The questions were regarding their awareness about PIH and various forms of exercises which can be performed during pregnancy to prevent PIH. Results : Response rate was 100%. Majority of the women included in the study, were in the age range of 21-30 years (86.10%) and multiparous (70.35%). Out of total population, 40.96% were aware about PIH and 27.68% were aware about the role of therapeutic exercises in prevention of PIH. Only 24.76 % were found to be performing regular exercises during their pregnancy. Conclusion : The average awareness of pregnancy induced hypertension among the pregnant women of rural area is moderate and the awareness about therapeutic exercises as a preventive measure for pregnancy induced hypertension is low.