Changing Dimensions of Demography and Economy in Malihabad, Lucknow

Arvind Singh Yadav; D. C. Pandey

doi:10.37591/.v8i2.306

Abstract

Demography and economy are interrelated and interwoven with each other; variation in one amends another. Economy defines the demographic variables and in response decided by the demographic realities of the space in time. Demographically, the world is changing swiftly; in keeping pace with the developing world scenario economies are also changing rapidly in space and time. The study area is also witnessing these changes of demography and economy continuously; changes are enormous and deciding the dynamic geographical landscape of the Malihabad with different positive and negative consequences, which present study, is investigating. Results are enormous as shares of main workers to the total population are decreasing, whereas numbers of marginal workers are increasing continuously, primary sector of the economy is trailing for its place, ease, and importance. At the same time, secondary sector is not developing as per developing Indian economy and is not in a position to cater the employment needs of the population of Malihabad. Demographic changes further affect the economic growth and development, and more population surely will create more pressure on local resources; mainly water, vegetation, and soil.Keywords: Changing dimensions, demography, economy, geographical landscape, local resourcesCite this ArticleArvind Singh Yadav, D. C. Pandey. Changing Dimensions of Demography and Economy in Malihabad, Lucknow. OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal. 2018; 8(2): 42–46p.