A Geographical Study Of Sex Ratio Of Kanpur Nagar District Of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Population geography encompasses the exploration of population dynamics, encompassing factors such as dispersion, concentration, religious and linguistic makeup, gender ratio, age demographic, migration trends, quality of life, and economic framework. It delves into the adaptive capabilities of humans in diverse environments across the globe. This paper focuses on examining the sex ratio in Kanpur Nagar district, of Uttar Pradesh.

The investigation relies on secondary data sources, including district census handbooks, gazetteers, statistical departments, examinations of socio-economic conditions and statistical summaries of the area, wherein the gathered data undergoes analysis and is subsequently conveyed through tables and visual representations. According to the 2011 census, Kanpur Nagar's the overall populace amounted to 45,81,268 with 24,59,806 males and 21,21,462 females, resulting in an overall gender proportion indicating 862 females for every 1000 males.

Keywords: sex ratio, sex composition, rural sex ratio, urban sex ratio.