A study of the population structure of Ranchi city

Population structure tells about the population structure of an area. Population structure is very important in many months. The progress of any area can be understood through its population structure. The study of population structure provides the basis to analyse the social and economic structure of the population and the intensity in population structure is the main characteristic of any urban centre. The ward level studies have been conducted on the basis of some maps such as age, gender proportion, religion, literacy, population of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe in Ranchi Metropolitan. This type of study proves to be very helpful in majoritarian planning, development oriented plans and determination of population policy. Gender ratio in Ranchi city has decreased in 2011 as compared to 2001.The areas with highest gender ratio here are Kokar, Lalpur, Sainik Compound, Morabadi etc. High literacy is found in Ranchi city. Literacy is higher in the inner wards of the city as compared to the outer wards. The reason for which is the concentration of government employees of the city in these areas. The reason for low literacy in the outer parts of the city is the higher tribal population and activities there. Business structure is also very important in population structure. Working and non-working labourers indicate the prosperity and development of an area.Similarly, religious structure of population also has the capacity to influence the economic, social, political and judicial behaviour of the society. People of many religions and communities also live in Ranchi city.Due to their social and religious diversity, there is a difference in the productive behaviour of different classes. Business structure is also very important in population structure.