India’s Migration Dynamics

India’s population structure is undergoing significant transformations driven by massive internal migration, the growth of the working-age cohort, and environmental pressures. These dynamics fundamentally shape future social equity, urban planning and economic growth projections.

Key Aspects of Migration in India

Migration Pattern

Dominant Flow and Reason

Data Insight (Census 2011)

Consequence/Linkage

Socio-Economic

Rural to Urban/Semi-Urban. Push factors: poverty, lack of local jobs.

Rural-Urban: 20.5 million people moved for work/employment purposes.

Over-urbanisation of metropolitan cities; growth of slums and informal economy.

Social (Marriage)

Predominantly Rural-Rural; accounts for the largest volume of female migration.

Gender Split: Marriage accounts for 67% of

all internal migration (over 97% for females).

Distorts sex ratio in destination ....

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