MICRO-REGIONAL DISPARITIES AND DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABILITY IN SINGRAULI DISTRICT (MADHYA PRADESH): A VILLAGE LEVEL STUDY

Abstract

Demographic variability and micro-regional disparities are two important concepts in the study of population and development. Demographic variability refers to changes in the size, structure, and composition of a population over time, which are influenced by birth and death rates, migration patterns, and other factors. Micro-regional disparities, on the other hand, refer to the unequal distribution of economic, social, and environmental resources within a small geographic area. These disparities can lead to unequal outcomes for different population groups and negatively impact their quality of life. Understanding the interplay between demographic variability and microregional disparities is essential for developing effective policies and programs aimed at promoting equitable and sustainable development. The purpose of this study to analyse the micro-regional disparities and demographic variability in the demographic development across 727 inhabited villages and 17 are un-inhabited/forest villages of Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh, 2011. The study is mainly based on secondary sources of data collected from various sources like, the District Census Handbook, 2011 and official websites of the government of Madhya Pradesh. To examine the status of demographic variability and the level of demographic development in the study area, have been applied the composite index (CI) method by considering 10 indicators at the village level. The study reveals that the villages of Singrauli district have huge microregional disparity and demographic variability and it is classified into various levels.