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STUDY OF TRENDS IN SEX – RATIO OF
AURANGABAD DISTRICT OF
MAHARASHTRA STATE
A. I. Khan and Vidya C. Kachkure
Dept. Of Geography, Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad. (Maharashtra)
Abstract:-Demography is the study of the growth, change and structure of human
population. This research paper focuses on Sex ratio. The study area is Aurangabad
district in Maharashtra state. The study of Sex ratio is important and useful for future
planning of Aurangabad district.
The highest total, rural and urban sex ratio of Aurangabad district was
observed in 1901. The lowest total sex ratio (917) and rural sex ratio (923) of
Aurangabad district was observed in 2011. Aurangabad tahsil was the critical tahsil
with sex ratio below 900 in 1991 but its trend has increased during 2001-2011.
Keywords:Sex-Ratio, Trends, fertility, mortality.
INTRODUCTION
In India the first census was conducted in 1872. Since then, census is conducted every 10
years. Sex composition of the human population is one of the basic demographic characteristics,
which is extremely vital for any meaningful demographic analysis. Changes in sex composition
largely reflect the underlying socio- economic and cultural pattern of a society in different ways.
According to R. C. Chandana, “The separate data for males and females are important for
various types of planning and for the analysis of other demographic characteristics such as fertility,
mortality, migration, marital status, economic characteristics, etc. The balance of sexes affects the
social and economic relationship within a community.”
STUDY AREA:
Aurangabad district is located in the central part of Maharashtra is found to be strategically
positioned as the gateway to the Marathwada region. The total area of Marathwada region is of
64813sq.km. And it is bounded by the Vidharbha region on the north, by Andhra Pradesh (Telangana)
on the east and south east, by Karnataka on the south and by western Maharashtra on the west.
Aurangabad is the division head quarters of the region.
Aurangabad district comprises of 9 talukas and 1344 villages, covers an area of10, 100 sq.km.
With the population of 37lakhs.
Aurangabad district is lying between 19020’ and 20042’ north latitudes and 74037’ and 75054’
east longitudes falling in the survey of India degree sheet nos. 46 P, L, 47 I and M. It is surrounded by
Jalgaon and Nashik district on its north and west, by Ahmadnagar and Beed districts on the south and
south east, and by Jalna district on the north-east and east.
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. Study Of Trends In Sex – Ratio Of Aurangabad District Of Maharashtra State
OBJECTIVES:
To study the Sex – ratio of Aurangabad District of Maharashtra.
METHODOLOGY:
The study is based on secondary sources of data from the census of India District
Handbooks and Socio-economic abstract of Aurangabad District. Sex composition is expressed with
the help of a ratio known as sex ratio. Tahsil wise Sex – ratio has computed. The following formula is
used to calculate the Sex – ratio of population:
Number of females
Sex Ratio = ------------------------------- * 1000
Number of males
PHYSIOGRAPHY:
Physiographically, the district is characterized by hill ranges in the central part surrounded
by low-lands. The Ajantha hill ranges form conspicuous geomorphic feature rising above the
northern and western plains. The highest elevation is 958 m above mean sea level west of Kannad in
the central part , and the lowest elevation is 464 m above mean sea level east of Paithan in the eastern
part. Godavari is the major river flowing from the west to east at the southern border of the district
and Purna and Dudhana are its tributaries.
AURANGABAD
SEX – RATIO 1901-2011
Year
1901
1911
1921
1931
1941
1951
1961
1971
1981
1991
2001
2011
Total Sex-Ratio
998
988
991
967
956
974
955
935
936
922
925
917
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Rural Sex-Ratio
1001
991
994
972
965
980
970
958
958
941
936
923
Urban sex- Ratio
980
967
970
924
894
938
874
834
872
884
905
922
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The highest total sex ratio (998), rural sex ratio (1001) and urban sex ratio (980) of
Aurangabad district was observed in 1901. The lowest total sex ratio (917) and rural sex ratio (923)
of Aurangabad district was observed in 2011. The lowest urban sex ratio of Aurangabad district was
observed in 2001 i.e. 905. The total sex ratio of Aurangabad district has decreased from 925 to 917
during 2001-2011.
AURANGABAD
Trends in Sex – Ratio 1991 – 2011
Tahsil
Kannad
Soegaon
Sillod
Aurangabad
Khultabad
Vaijapur
Gangapur
Paithan
Phulambri
1991
932
952
943
891
924
944
938
953
-
2001
928
944
946
903
928
948
925
948
951
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2011
920
920
925
918
933
936
920
936
926
Difference
-4
-8
3
12
4
4
-13
-5
0
-8
-24
-21
15
5
-12
-5
-12
-25
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TAHSILWISE SEX RATIO SINCE 1991-2011
Trends in sex ratio explain the movement of sex ratios over a period of time. With the help
of the movement of these trends one can forecast these ratios for the future if left free.
As compared to 1991 census, Sillod, Aurangabad, Khultabad and Vaijapur tahsils have
some improvement in sex ratio in 2001. It is up by 12 in Aurangabad, 4 in Khultabad and Vaijapur ,
and 3 in Sillod tahsils.
As compared to 2001 census, Aurangabad and Khultabad tahsils have some improvement
in sex ratio in 2011. It is up by 15 in Aurangabad and 5 in Khultabad. There are 4 tahsils where the sex
ratio is above 900 but less than 925. These are Aurangabad (918), Kannad (920), Soegaon(920) and
Gangapur(920). But the trend indicates that the sex ratio of Aurangabad tahsil has increased during
2001-2011. There are 5 tahsils where the sex ratio is above 925. These are Sillod (925), Phulambri
(926), Khultabad (933), Vaijapur (936) and Paithan (936). But the trend indicates that the sex ratio of
all the tahsils except Khultabad has not increased during 2001-2011.
CONCLUSION:
Following are some important factors responsible for low and declining sex ratio.
1) More males are born than females. This is almost a worldwide phenomenon and Aurangabad is no
exception.
2) Males get preferential treatment while females are neglected. This results in higher female
mortality.
3) There is craze for the male child in society.
4) With small family norms, many young couples do not go for a second child if the first child
happens to be a male.
REFERENCES:
1.Dr.S.B.Sawant & Prof.A.S.Athavle (1994): “Population Geography”,Mehta Publishing
House,Pune.
2.Gopal Singh (1996): “Map work and practical geography”, Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd, New
Delhi.
3.D. R. Khullar (2010) : “INDIA A Comprehensive Geography”, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
4.Aurangabad District Census Handbook 1991.
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5.Population Census Abstract 2011.
6.Socio – economic review of Aurangabad District.
A. I. Khan
Dept. Of Geography, Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad.
(Maharashtra)
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