The scenario of decadal variations in population growth in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal: A comparative analysis
1 Department of Geography, Egra S.S.B College, West Bengal, India
2 Department of Geography, RKDF University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(02), 633–642
Publication history:
Received on 25 June 2024; revised on 06 August 2024; accepted on 08 August 2024
Abstract:
This study examines the decadal variations in population growth rate in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, India, between 1901 and 2011. Using a geographical analysis approach, we investigate the spatial patterns and demographic dynamics underlying population growth in the district. Our results show a declining population growth rate, from 26.3% in 1981-1991 to 15.36% in 2001-2011, with significant spatial variations across blocks and villages. Urbanization, literacy, and employment opportunities are identified as key factors contributing to the decline in population growth rate. In this paper the present study reveals the blockwise growth of population in Purba Medinipur district during 1901-2011. It has studied on the basis census of India report. The secondary data have been collected and computed by research. During 110 years (1901-2011) the highest decadal growth rate of total Population in the district is recorded in 1951 –1961 (28.34%) and lowest in 1911 – 21 decade (- 5.48%). Present paper analysed the spatial and temporal pattern of growth rate of population in Purba Medinipur district during the period of 1901-2011. The main objective in this paper is to understand the population growth rate of Purba Medinipur district, west Bengal.
Keywords:
Population Growth Rate; Decadal Variations; Comparative Analysis; Purba Medinipur
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