AN ASSESSMENT OF DEMOGRAPHY DISPARITY IN NANDURBAR DISTRICT OF MAHARASHTRA STATE, INDIA

Abstract

Demographic disparity is the unequal distribution of demographic characteristics such as age, gender, literacy, economic level, and access to resources among different regions or social groupings. These discrepancies are influenced by factors such as urbanization, migration, education levels, healthcare accessibility, and socio-economic status. In many places, fast population increase, uneven literacy rates, diminishing gender ratios, and diverse population densities create challenges to sustainable development.This study examines demographic Disparity in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, over a two-decade period from 1991-2011. The statistics show considerable demographic transitions, with Shahada having the biggest population growth (1,18,819) and Taloda having the sharpest increase in population density (201.01 per Sqkm.). Literacy rates rose significantly, with Nandurbar tehsil seeing the greatest increase, from 43.95% to 71.36%. Gender differences were noticeable, especially in Akkalkuwa, where the sex ratio fell from 1001 to 926 females per 1000 males. These disparities reflect the impact of socio-economic conditions, migration trends, and government policies. These disparities reflect the influence of socio-economic  factors, migration patterns, and policy interventions.