Lesson 9. Demography: Population Distribution, Growth, and Migration
Analyze the patterns of population distribution and density as per the latest Census, and the trends in growth rates, sex ratio, literacy, and age structure. Understand the causes and streams of internal migration and its socio-economic impact. Urban geography, including the process of urbanization and problems of metropolitan cities, is crucial. The primary source is the “Census of India” website and its data tables. Reports like the “National Family Health Survey (NFHS)” and “Sample Registration System (SRS)” bulletins provide vital health and demographic indicators for current affairs.