A STUDY OF SEX COMPOSITION IN RAIGAD DISTRICT (MS)

Abstract

             Sex composition 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. It is an important social indicator to measure the extent of prevailing equity between males and females at a given point of time. Since, it influences the marriage and growth rate of population.  Sex ratio is an index of socio-economic conditions, revealing in an area and is useful tool for regional analysis. Sex ratio also influences the volume and nature of social need and employment and consumption pattern. In India, sex ratio is generally expressed in terms of number of females per 1000 males.  Sex composition varies both in time and space. The aim of present paper is to assess study of sex ratio in the study region. The entire investigation is based on secondary sources of data. The secondary data obtained from District census handbook, District Gazetteers, District statistical department, Socio-economic review and district statistical abstract 2001 and 2011 etc. Collected data is processed and presented in the forms of tabular and graphical. It is observed that, in 2001 the Sex Ratio further decreased to 976, indicating a significant decrease in the number of females. In last census 2011, the trend of decreasing Sex Ratio continued, reaching 955. This suggests a significant gender imbalance with a lower number of females compared to males.