Describe various factors that are influencing the distribution of population among different states and regions in India.
sunil tiwary Staff asked 1 year ago
Describe various factors that are influencing the distribution of population among different states and regions in India.
Viewpoints:
Introduce the question by highlighting the difference in the population densities across the states.
Highlight various of the dimensions which affect the population distribution at various stages.
Conclude suitably.
sunil tiwary Staff answered 1 year ago
Ans: The population density usually varies from one state to another due to a variety of factors. This could be highlighted from the fact that Bihar has the highest density of 1028 person/km2 while Arunachal Pradesh has the least density of 18 person/km2.
Various factors influencing the population distribution could be clubbed as:
Geographical Factors
Availability of natural resources:
Alluvial Soil: It promotes a luxuriant growth of crops and vegetation that attracts a lot of population. Example- State of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar etc.
Fresh Water: In the form of rivers attracts
People: Ex- in Doab region of Ganga and Yamuna , there’s a scope of inland fishing, access to water etc.
Minerals:
Availability of the minerals attracts various industries as it generates employment.
Example- The coal and iron belt of the Deccan plateau
Availability of terrain:
Difficult terrain prohibits flourishing population in the region
Example- The terrain of Arunachal Pradesh restricts the population.
Non Geographical Factors
Establishment of industries
Employment : Could be generated which attracts a lot of people for the establishment
Example: Delhi-Gurgaon- Noida belt
Terrorism:
Factors like violence such as in Kashmir restricts the people to ensure a safe settlement in areas like this.
Government Policies:
Stable and inclusive government policies in the state usually permits a safe and sound settlement for the residents of the region. Example- Delhi
Transport Connectivity:
Good connectivity to the rails, ports, airports ensures trade and connectivity of the region.
This serves as the prime factor in the enhancement of the trade and the connectivity of the people of the region.
This, population diversity is a complex phenomenon driven by several factors . The organic relation of all these results in some regions becoming the population surplus and some becoming population deficient. Need of the hour is the National Urban Policy for accommodating diverse needs for the diverse populated regions.