Trends in Population (1950-1995) and Projections (2000-2025)! Total Population: Recent trends of world population for the period 1950-95 and projections from 2000-2025 given in Table 1 reveal that the world population was 251.97 crores in 1950. Since then, it has continuously increased. It increased to 571.64 crores in 1995 and to 613.35 crores in 2001. Thus, the population of the [...]
This article throws light upon the twelve main reasons for unequal distribution of population. Some of the reasons are: 1. Fertile Land 2. Availability of Mineral Wealth 3. Availability of Water Supply 4. Increased facility of Transportation and Communication 5. Availability of Electric Supply 6. Favourable Climate 7. Social Factors 8. Migration of Population and Others. Reason # 1. Fertile [...]
This article throws light upon the eight main factors retarding migration. The factors are: 1. Family Attachment 2. Work Place Attachment 3. Suitable Employment 4. Higher Cost of Living and Maintaining more than one Establishment 5. Distance and Transportation Cost 6. Lack of Will Power 7. Socio-Cultural Conditons 8. Language Problem. Factor # 1. Family Attachment: Family attachment is a [...]