Changing Pattern of Population Growth of Thalisain Block, Pauri District, Uttarakhand

Abstract

The population is very important component of any region, which determines the level of socio-economic development and environmental degradation in an area. It has been one of the most important subjects of study for social scientists including geographers. The identity of any region is known by its people who lived with its territories. The word ‘Population’ invariably brings to one's mind varied images, problems and solutions. The present study is an attempt to assess the changing pattern of population growth of Thalisain block. The information are taken from different sources of secondary data and the main source of data for analysis is from the censes hand book and Garhwal Gazetters. Thalisain development block of Pauri district is the area of interest and is extended from 29°54’30” to 30°10’0” N and 78°54’0” to 79°13’30” E, measuring 35km in length and 49km in width. The area is completely rural and covers 584.km2.