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Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Occupational Structure and Workforce Dynamics in Nawada District, Bihar

Author(s) Dr. Mahadeo Yadav
Country India
Abstract The paper assesses the spatio-temporal dynamics of occupational structure and workforce participation in the Nawada district of Bihar, focusing on the period around the 2011 Census. It primarily identifies the impact of literacy and education on the distribution of the working force and highlights educational inequalities across various occupational sections. Occupational structure acts as a key parameter for assessing economic development and social transformation in the region.
This study adopts a comprehensive approach of blending both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data are drawn from the available sources like Census of India, District Statistical Handbooks, and field observations from selected micro-level villages. Using Pearsonian coefficient of correlation and regression analysis, the statistical methods were tried to test the hypothesis that there is a positive correlation between the level of literacy and pattern of occupation.
It is found that Nawada district is primarily agrarian, with the majority of the workforce concentrated in the primary activities of the district. The share of the total working population, according to the 2011 Census, to the total population is 36.82%, while non-workers account for a large share of 63.18%, indicating a low level of economic development. Nardiganj (41.11%) and Pakribarawan (38.62%) are some of the blocks which have recorded the highest work participation rate, while Nawada (32.90%), Meskaur, and other blocks have lower participation. Male-female disparities are quite high; female participation is only 11% in rural areas and 13% in urban sectors, basically due to social conditions and engagement in unpaid household activities.
The study also confirms that there is a close relationship between literacy and occupation as most of the higher literacy rates correspond to lower engagement in primary activities and a trend of migration to urban areas in search of better job opportunities. However, high proportions of landless agricultural laborers constituted about 41.63%, with high dependency ratio at 172 are some of the indicators reflecting persistent socio-economic challenges. This study therefore calls for specific educational policy interventions along with industrial development to bring diversification in occupational base and sustainable economic growth in the district.
Keywords Occupational Structure, Literacy Impact, Workforce Participation, Regional Development, Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On 2026-02-10
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