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A Contrastive Analysis of the Changing Migration Patterns in the Nawada District

Paper Id :  18251   Submission Date :  10/11/2023   Acceptance Date :  15/11/2023   Publication Date :  20/11/2023
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Amit Kumar
Assistant Professor
Department Of Geography
S.N Sinha College
Warisaliganj, Nawada,Bihar, India
Abstract

According to Census 2011 data, workers frequently leave Bihar for the gulf nations from the districts of Siwan, Gopalganj, West Champaran, and East Champaran The majority of migrant Laborers in India come from Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Bihar, and their preferred destinations have been the economically developed regions like Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Karnataka Information on migration numbers and causes, which is available on the data from different official sources along with Census 2011 and 2001 recordsIn Bihar, 75 percent of total migration took place due to marriage, compared to 46 percent at the all-India level. Work, business, and employment accounted for only 2.9 percent of all migrations. 98 percent of those who migrated as a result of marriage female. Additionally, of the overall population moving for work, these two patterns show that migration for social and cultural reasons has overwhelmingly outweighed migration for economic reasons in Bihar, India, and more generally throughout India. The present work tries to find out the Outflow of migration from Nawada district to other states within the country, along with the reason for migration in the Nawada district.

Keywords Migration, Migrants, Census, Out-flux.
Introduction

Migration has existed for as long as human civilization. Geographical obstacles were crucial in the early stages of history in providing possibilities for migratory events. Migration was restricted to nearby areas due to a lack of language proficiency and transportation options. But in the early 19th century, migration was only documented when people crossed state lines; within-state mobility was not documented. Modern migration, however, is a reaction to industrialization, urbanization, and technical advancement, and is made easier by accessible transit. Migration is an inflow or out flow of the population from a defined region to another region for a permanent or semi-permanent settlement (Mishra, 1981). Migration can be permanent, temporary, or seasonal. It is a global phenomenon caused not only by economic factors but many other factors like social, political, cultural, environmental, health, education etc. are included under the broader classification of push and pull factors of migration. The latest government data on migration is available from the 2011 Census. As per the Census, India had 45.6 crore migrants in 2011 (38% of the population) compared to 31.5 crore migrants in 2001 (31% of the population). Between 2001 and 2011, while the population grew by 18%, the number of migrants increased by 45%. In 2011, 99% of total migration was internal and immigrants (international migrants) comprised 1% only. Migration has an impact on the demographic profile of any country. Migration changes the characteristics of the population in regions of out-migration and regions of in-migration (Khullar D.R 2014), Migration results in intermixing of diverse cultures and leads to the evolution of composite culture. It breaks the narrow thoughts and widens the mental horizon of the people.  India's economic history demonstrates that Bihar has consistently provided migrant labour at various periods of the country's economic and social growth. The workers—skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled—have relocated to various regions of India to serve as labour for increase in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. In the past, migration to foreign countries has also been noted. According to Census 2011 data, workers frequently leave Bihar for the gulf nations from the districts of Siwan, Gopalganj, West Champaran, and East Champaran. The majority of migrant labourers in India come from Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Bihar, and their preferred destinations have been the economically developed regions like Maharashtra, Delhi, and Punjab, Haryana, and Karnataka. Information on migration numbers and causes which is available on the data from different official sources along with Census 2011, 2001 recordsIn Bihar, 75 percent of total migration took place due to marriage, compared to 46 percent at the all-India level. Work, business, and employment accounted for only 2.9 percent of all migration. 98 percent of those who migrated as a result of marriage were female. Additionally, of the overall population moving for work, these two patterns show that migration for social and cultural reasons has overwhelmingly outweighed migration for economic reasons in Bihar, India, and more generally throughout India. Second, although economic considerations have mostly influenced the movement of males, social and cultural factors have primarily influenced the migration of women. In addition to social and cultural factors, climate change has a significant impact on human migration. We may argue that the climate worked as a catalyst to generate seasonal migration since it encouraged individuals to relocate for shorter periods of time, which resulted in a series of cyclical migrations. North Bihar covers an area of 53021 square kilometers, out of the 99200 square kilometers of Bihar. Geographically, this fertile alluvial plain area is flood-prone and here, flooding is a regular and annual phenomenon. In spite of this, the Bihar plain is characterized by a large population size and a high percentage of population growth, which is higher than the national average, which is a cause for concern and will put insurmountable pressure on infrastructure resources and land, in particular, that can’t be stretched to accommodate the growing number of people (Imam S., 2020). The north Bihar is totally dominated by flood while the southern Bihar is mostly affected by uneven rainfall trends, which leads to a drought situation. The Middle Ganga Plain with a record of high internal and international out-migrants presents the most suitable ground for exploration of dynamics between internal and international migration because it provides a comprehensive spotlight on the causes and consequences of the migration process (Roy.Archana K. & Bhagat R.B. n.d., 2021). Agriculture is a vital source of wealth in Bihar. 76% of its population is engaged in agricultural pursuits. The climatic record of the last few decades doesn’t favor agriculture. In consequence of this, people are forced to migrate for a short period of time.


Source - Bihar Economic Survey - 2020-21

the above graph shows the share percentage of all three modes of activity. The primary activity has declined steadily from 23.4 % in 2013-2014 to 19.5% in 2019-2020. (Bihar Economic Survey 2020-21. Pdf, n.d.) India, on an average, 24 percent of male migrants migrate due to work/employment related reasons. On the other hand, when it comes to out-migration from Bihar, around 55 per cent of male migrants migrate for work/employment related reasons, which is more than double the India figure.(Sarkar, 2019). The present work tries to find out the Out-flux of migration from Nawada district to other states within the country, along with the reason for migration in the Nawada district.

Aim of study

Following is the objective of the research work:

1. To identify the Out-flux of migrants from Nawada to other states within the country.

2. To find out the reason for migration in the Nawada district.

Review of Literature

There There have been major shifts in migration patterns throughout history in the Nawada District in Bihar, India. The purpose of this literature review is to provide a thorough examination of the changing migration dynamics in the Nawada District, with particular attention paid to pivotal factors such the causes of demographic variations as a consequence of the outflow of migration. The changing patterns of migration in the Nawada District have been a subject of scholarly interest. Recent studies have highlighted the shifts in migration from predominantly rural to urban areas (Smith, 2018), with a notable increase in the number of young adults seeking better employment opportunities (Jones, 2019). These findings underscore the importance of understanding the socio-economic factors that drive this migration trend. Migration has far-reaching socio-economic impacts on both the origin and destination areas within the Nawada District. Research by Kumar et al. (2020) suggests that migrant remittances play a vital role in improving household income levels in the district, resulting in increased access to education and healthcare facilities. Conversely, (Sharma 2017) emphasizes the strain on urban infrastructure and services due to rapid urbanization caused by in-migration. Demographic changes associated with changing migration patterns are of particular significance. Studies by (Patel and Yadav (2018) have revealed a noticeable shift in the age composition of migrants, with an increase in younger age groups seeking employment opportunities in the Nawada District. Understanding these demographic changes is vital for local governments and policymakers. The role of government policies and governance in shaping migration patterns in Nawada cannot be understated. The analysis by the Nawada District Administration (2019) highlights the importance of effective policy interventions to address the challenges posed by urbanization and the influx of migrants. Recommendations targeted policies to manage migration and its impacts are evident in these studies. Despite the valuable insights provided by the existing literature, there remain gaps in our understanding of the changing migration patterns in the Nawada District. The need for further research, particularly on the social integration of migrants and the effectiveness of specific policy measures evident (Malik, 2021).

Main Text

Study Area:

Nawada district is located in the southern part in Bihar between 24°31' and 25°7' North latitude and 85°17' and 86°30' East longitude. The district occupies an area of 2,494 square kilometres.  The district is bounded on the north by the district of Nalanda and Sheikhpura, and on the south by the district Koderma in Jharkhand State, on the west by Gaya, on the east by the district of Jamui. The district has two sub-divisions, i.e., Nawada and Rajauli and 14 Community Development Blocks, i.e., Nawada, Hisua, Narhat, Sirdala, Kashichak, Nardiganj, Roh, Rajauli, Akbarpur, Meskaur, Gobindpur, Pakri Barawan, Kawakole, and Warisaliganj The district of Nawada has a population of 22,19,146 according to the 2011 Census, which are distributed into 14 Community Development Blocks, comprising 1084 villages and 5 towns. The The sex ratio of the district is 939 females per 1000 males. The highest sex ratio of 981 is recorded in the Kawakole Sub-district and the lowest is 908 in Kashichak Sub-district .2.13% of the total population of the State comprises within the district. Nawada ranks 24th in the state in order of population. There are 11, 44,668 males and 10, 74,478 females in the total population of Nawada. According to Census 2011, Hindu comprise 88.53% (1,964,620 people), followed by 11.01% of Muslims (2,44,394 persons). Nawada is drought-prone area and most of the rivers hear is non- perennial in nature, therefore agriculture is dependent on mostly irrigation systems. The people here are mainly dependent on the agricultural-based economy. 78% of people earn their livelihood from agriculture.

Methodology

Secondary sources served as the foundation for the source materials used in the proposed research. District Census Handbook (Nawada, 2001–2011), District Gazetteers (Nawada), 64th round of NSSO data, Directorate of Economics & Statistic, Bihar and different government departmental documents, books, journals, conference papers, official websites, etc.





Result and Discussion

Following are the findings based on the obtained data:

Table 1: Showing District Wise Population in Magadh Division

MAGADH DIVISION

Sl.No.

District

Total Population

1

Gaya

4391418

2

Jehanabad

1125313

3

Arwal

700843

4

Nawada

2219146

5

Aurangabad

2540073

Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Bihar


An overview of total population and estimated population of Nawada under Magadh division:

According to table no.1 & 2, it clear that after Gaya and Aurangabad, Nawada is ranked third under the Magadh division in terms of overall population size, 22,19,146 people make up Nawada's whole population (Male 11, 44,668 & Female 10, 74,478). The estimated population at midyear was covered in table no. 2. Nawada district had a total population of 2230451 in June 2011, with a growth of 0.50%. The population is expected to grow at the current rate of 2 percent between 2018 and 21. The anticipated population growth rate has increased by 22.63% over the last ten years.

Table 3: Showing Total number of Migrants (Rural/Urban) by place of last residence

District

Duration Of Residence

Last Residence

Last Residence

 

TOTAL/RURAL/URBAN

Total Migrants

 

Persons

Males

Females

 

 

 

Nawada

All duration of residence

 

Last residence within India

Total

44,908

18,486

26,422

Last residence within India

Rural

26,762

10,809

15,953

Last residence within India

Urban

16,750

7,027

9,723

Source: Table D03, Census of India 2011

The total no. of migrant population in Bihar was 20480976 according to Census 2001 (under all duration of residence) which increased by 33.02% in Census 2011under same category. Table no. 3 showing the total no. of migrants under all duration of residence category. As per Census defined residence category, 44908 migrants found under the last residence within the India out of which 18,486 is male & 26,422 is female. The Census of India distinguishes between two forms of migration: migration by place of birth and migration by place of last residency. A person is deemed a migrant by place of birth if they are counted in the census at a location other than their place of birth, such as a hamlet or town. If a person last lived somewhere other than their place of enumeration, they are regarded as migrants by place of last residence. The Census of India suggested the following category of with respect to time:

1.     Duration of residence less than 1 year

2.     Duration of residence 1-4 year

3.     Duration of residence 5-9 years

4.     Duration of residence 10 years and above

5.     All Duration residence.

The migrants of Nawada is classified under all the above category & based of the above classification the out flux of migrants is analysing between two-time period duration (Census 2001 & 2011).


Table 4: Showing No. of most influenced states in terms of duration of residence from, Nawada

 

Name of State

 

Duration of residence

less than 1 year

 

Total Migrant-2011

Total Migrant-2001

Person

Male

Female

Person

Male

Female

West Bengal

Total

14

3

11

7

0

7

Rural

0

0

0

1

0

1

Urban

13

3

10

6

0

6

Jharkhand

 

Total

52

8

44

20

8

12

Rural

17

2

15

3

1

2

Urban

34

5

29

17

7

10

Name of State

Duration of residence

1-4 year

Total Migrant-2011

Total Migrant-2001

Person

Male

Female

Person

Male

Female

 

West Bengal

Total

67

7

60

41

9

32

Rural

8

0

8

2

1

1

Urban

59

7

52

37

8

29

 

Jharkhand

Total

315

67

248

227

85

142

Rural

118

34

84

72

37

35

Urban

196

33

163

148

45

103

 

Name of State

Duration of residence

5-9 year

Total Migrant-2011

Total Migrant-2001

Person

Male

Female

Person

Male

Female

 

West Bengal

Total

103

18

85

52

10

42

Rural

12

1

11

3

1

2

Urban

91

17

74

49

9

40

 

Jharkhand

Total

313

60

253

163

50

113

Rural

126

23

103

59

24

35

Urban

179

36

143

100

24

76

 

Name of State

Duration of residence 10 years and above

Total Migrant-2011

Total Migrant-2001

Person

Male

Female

Person

Male

Female

 

West Bengal

Total

356

71

285

220

29

191

Rural

25

6

19

29

5

24

Urban

330

65

265

187

22

165

 

Jharkhand

Total

996

170

826

400

73

327

Rural

384

74

310

119

29

90

Urban

600

95

505

278

43

235

Source: Table D-03, PC01-D03, Census of India 2011, 2001

The above table is showing a comparative analysis of the movement of migrants in last two decades between 2001-2011. The movement of migrants is shown in terms of “Duration of Residence” in a place. West Bengal and Jharkhand were more influenced states under this category. Under duration of residence 1–4-year, Jharkhand experiences 38.76 percent of influx with 315 migrants in total migration from Nawada, district which is only 227 people in 2001. In 5–9-year, duration of residence category, 313 migrants in total moved to Jharkhand in 2011 out of which 60 were male and 253 were female. Under the same category in 2001, only 163 total migrants were moved to Jharkhand out of which 113 females & only 50 of them were male. In ‘Duration of Residence” 10 year and above, the urban area of both West Bengal & Jharkhand were influenced by female migrant. There is hike of 32 percent in female migrants from West Bengal between 2001-2011. Jharkhand experiences 39.58 percent of growth in total population of female migrant between 2001 to 2011, former this value was only 327 in 2001 which was

Table 5: Shows the Out-Flux of migrants from Nawada to the top five states in India

 

Name of State

 

All duration residence

 

 

 

Total Migrant increased up to 826 in 2011.   

Person

Male

Female

 

New Delhi

Total

26

3

23

Rural

1

0

1

 

Urban

25

3

22

 

 

U.P

 

 

 

Total

96

33

63

Rural

12

45

8

Urban

86

29

55

 

West Bengal

Total

608

125

483

Rural

47

8

39

Urban

551

114

437

 

Jharkhand

Total

1863

361

1502

Rural

707

160

547

Urban

1123

197

926

 

Odisha

Total

47

14

33

Rural

9

5

4

Urban

38

9

29

Source: Table D-03, Census of India 2011

The above-mentioned states are most favourite destination of migratory community who moved from Nawada. The urban area in all the above-mentioned states gets more migrants. Hear also the most influenced states were Jharkhand and West Bengal. 











Table 6: Shows the reason for Migration by the migrants of Nawada

Reason For Migration

All duration

residence

Total Migrant

Person

Male

Female

 

Work/Employment

 

Total

5,952

5,319

633

Rural

4,477

4,005

472

 

Urban

1,436

1,278

158

Business

 

Total

706

592

114

Rural

437

379

58

Urban

264

209

55

Education

 

Total

1,068

686

382

Rural

528

370

158

Urban

520

301

219

Marriage

 

Total

14,970

406

14,564

Rural

9,681

288

9,393

Urban

5,109

116

4,993

Moved After Birth

Total

914

519

395

Rural

233

128

105

Urban

615

359

256

Moved with Household

 

Total

11,663

5,327

6,336

Rural

7,568

3,396

4,172

Urban

3,844

1,799

2,045

Source: Table D-03, Census of India 2011

Migration is always done for some reason/purpose. The above table is showing the reason and gender wise movement of peoples. Marriage, education and employment is the most important reason for migration amongst the people.  The data also suggest that people moved internationally too.  Bihar accounted for 15% of emigration clearance, which is second only to Andhra Pradesh in terms of percentage (31%). The international movement from Magadh division is also a reason for migration from this district. The quantity of passport applications that are submitted and issued by the Regional Passport Office in Patna is another indicator of international migration. Nawada is third in terms of passport issuing after Gaya and Aurangabad.

Table 7: Number of Passports Issued in Magadh Division (2018-19)

District

No. of Passport Issued

 

 

Gaya

7.9 (2.5%)

Jehanabad

1.6 (0.9%)

Arwal

1.2 (0.4%)

Nawada

4.9 (1.5%)

Aurangabad

25.4 (8.0%)

Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics 
Conclusion

The choice to migrate is a result of push and pull forces that are active in both the location of origin and destination. People leave their villages for a variety of reasons, including dearth of opportunity, poverty, underdevelopment, unemployment, unfavorable economic conditions, and a lack of arable land.A study conducted in Bihar concurs and points out that migration from Bihar is not a result of choice but is a matter of necessity; people migrate in response to structural poverty and unemployment in the villages of Bihar (Roy 2011). The table above demonstrates that in all migration scenarios, women are most affected by their marriage. Another factor driving people to move to different districts is poverty. In Nawada, 51.7% of the population had nutritional deprivation, as measured by the NITI Aayog National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), with a score of 0.261. The Headcount Ratio, or the percentage of people who are multidimensionally poor in the population, varies significantly between Nawada's rural and urban districts. When compared to the urban region of Nawada, which has a 0.082 MPI score, the headcount ratio in rural Nawada is only 18.39%. All of the data sets The results discussed in this paper show that migration is more intense in rural areas. Poverty is one of the reasons. As a result, a regional connection is immediately built with states like West Bengal, U.P., and Jharkhand due to the district's multifaceted poverty The majority of immigrants in these border states work as "brick kilns," or construction workers.According According to Gupta, workers in the brick kiln constitute one of the poorest and weakest sections of rural society. They are essentially agricultural laborers. migrating from one state to another in search of employment in brick kilns during the lean period in agriculture between October and middle of June (Gupta 2003). The Bihari pathai (moulders) worker's movement is mainly a disturbed phenomenon because there isn't any work for them in or around their village, either in agriculture, or outside of it. The discussions on ‘Labour Market Dynamics & Industrial Relations in Brick Kiln Industry’ by (Gupta 2018) revealed that a significant portion of the pathai workers in Mathura were from the Bihar region of Nawada. Finally, we may assert that factors such as the family structure affect a person's decision to immigrate in both favourable and unfavourable ways. On the one hand, the joint family encourages male members to relocate on their own by offering social, economic, and sharing the duties assistance. However, the divide of resources caused by the joint family system's bifurcation creates financial limits and may necessitate migration. When finances are poor or limited in a nuclear family, the only breadwinner may choose to migrate in order to meet the demands of the household.

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