Question

Explain with respect to interstate migration of people, the changes in the demography of Assam.( 150_200 words)
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Migration is the third component of population change, the other two being mortality and fertility. The United Nations Multilingual Demographic Dictionary defined migration as ‘‘a form of geographical mobility or spatial mobility between one geographical unit and another, generally involving a change in residence from the place of origin or place of departure to the place of destination or place of arrival. Such migration is called permanent migration and should be distinguished from other forms of movement which do not involve a permanent change of residence.’’ Assam is situated in the north-east of India- bordering seven states and two countries viz. Bangladesh and Bhutan. The large volume of influx of migrants (both interstate and international migration) have modified the population structure of Assam in respect of ethno-religious composition, occupation structure etc and host of associated population problems in changing socio-political disturbances like ethnic clash etc. This paper is divided into three sections. This paper first analyze the decadal growth of population and population density in Assam and in India, from 1901-2011. This paper then evaluates the growth of population by religion in Assam and in India, during 1951-2011. This paper also assesses the spatial distribution of migrants from other states of India and spatial distribution of migrants from outside India into Assam,