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A Geographic Approach to Understanding Sex Ratio and Dependency Ratio in Rural Areas of Jalgaon District

Author(s) Avinash Salunkhe, Sanjay Bharambe
Country India
Abstract Rural areas of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra are taken for studying sex ratio and dependency ratio trends and its implications for the period from 1961 to 2021. The research employs a mixture of historical census data, surveys and GIS analysis to identify spatial and temporal variations in these demographic indicators, and their socio-economic determinants. A persistent decline of sex ratio across most tehsils reflects deep rooted gender disparities in accordance with cultural norms, access to healthcare and migration patterns. Similarly, the dependency ratio – the ratio between non-working (children and the elderly) to working age population has also seen extensive fluctuation and some tehsils have experienced ease out in the recent years. The findings demonstrate a complex morphology of the interaction between demographic trends and rural economic activities, including in agriculture and migration of labour. Regions with improved resource distribution and education acceses has better demographic indices and regions with inadequate infrastructure have higher gender imbalances and higher dependency mechanisms. The findings underline the necessity of the specific policies, education and health care to achieve balanced demographics and sustainable rural development. For policymakers to design strategies for demographic problems, as well as for inclusive growth in rural India, these insights are vital.
Keywords Sex Ratio, Dependency Ratio, Spatial Analysis, GIS Analysis
Field Sociology > Geology
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-07-08
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.6526
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9sx7d
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