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The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society

Odisha Board · Class 12 · Sociology

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Introduction to Demography

  • Demography studies population trends, changes in size, birth/death patterns, migration, and population structure
  • Two types: Formal demography (quantitative/mathematical) and Social demography (socio-economic aspects)
  • Based on systematic data collection through census and surveys
2

Theories of Population Growth

  • Malthusian Theory: Population grows geometrically (2,4,8,16...) while food production grows arithmetically (2,4,6,8...)
  • Malthus predicted perpetual poverty due to population outstripping food supply
  • Preventive checks: delayed marriage, celibacy; Positive checks: famines, diseases
3

India's Population Growth Patterns

  • India's population: 121 crores (1.21 billion) according to 2011 Census
  • Growth rate modest (1.33%) during 1901-1951, peaked at 2.2% during 1961-1981
  • Negative growth (-0.03%) in 1911-1921 due to influenza epidemic killing 12.5 million
4

Age Structure and Demographic Dividend

  • India has young population: majority under 30 years, average age 29 (2020)
  • Age composition changing: 0-14 age group declining (42% in 1971 to 29% in 2011)
  • Working age group (15-59) increasing: 53% to 63% (1971-2011)

Key Concepts

Central concept: Demography and Population Dynamics of India

Definition and Scope of DemographyDemographic TheoriesKey Demographic Concepts and IndicatorsSize and Growth of India's PopulationAge Structure of Indian PopulationDeclining Sex RatioLiteracyRural-Urban Differences

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