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Geographical Analysis of Child Sex Ratio in Haryana:
Issue and Challenge
Ashok Kumar lecturer in geography Haryana education department
ABSTRACT: The present paper examine the spatio-temporal inter district
variation in child sex ratio of the state Haryana. Sex ratio is the one of the
good indicator to know the not only women status in the society but also
socio-economic conditions of a region. The sex ratio in Haryana during the past
hundred years has remained about between (835 to 870). In 1901, the sex ratio in
the State was 867 while in 1981 it was 870.But after 1981 there was a continue
decreasing in sex ratio, in 1991it was 865and in 2001it was 861. Although , an
increase of 11 points has been noticed in CSR during the decade 2001 to
2011. .But the total sex ratio and child sex ratio of the state is the lowest position
in country. So, this state is the main focus area of this study. The decreasing child
sex ratio is a great matter of concern because it will lead to serious demographic
imbalance and adverse social consequences in near future of the state. This paper
analysis the child sex ratio of Haryana and will also discuss the initiatives
adopted by state government to improve child sex ratio. Like Ladly, Beti Bacho,
Beti Padhao and Sukanya Samriddhi yojana etc. This study also provides results
that people of Haryana preferred birth of son as compared to the daughter. The
paper is based on both primary and secondary data.
“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the
challenges of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building
good governance -Kofi Annan”
Key words: child sex ratio, census of India, demography, spatio-temporal,
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INTRODUCTION:-
Sex ratio intimates the balance between males and females in the total population.
Sex ratio is expressed in terms of a ratio between the numerical strength of males
and females in the total population, sex ratio of population controls the various
demographic features in a community. ‘As the two sexes play partly contrasting
and partly complementary roles in economy and society, the study of sex
composition assumes added significance for a population geographers’ [2].
Changes in Child Sex Ratio index reflect underlying socio-economic and cultural
patterns of the society, especially its attitude towards the girl child. In many states
of India there is no social respect for its girl children. In Haryana, there are various
social, economic, demographic indicators provide evidences of gender biasness
(declining child sex ratio) and inequity against girls children. Many studies in
Haryana point out that female ratio in total population had always remained
unfavorable. The 2001& 2011 census of India shows imbalance in child sex
ratio (CSR). Survival of girl child in many districts of Haryana is a critical
issue. In mostly states of India the trends of son preferences is increasing
day by day. Couples who has only girl child not get social respect in the society.
Although according to census of India 2011 a little bit improvement shown in
Haryana child sex ratio over the last census2001 but more strong efforts are
necessary for the uplifting of the girls ratio in Haryana
Study area
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Haryana state is one of the prosperous states of India. It lies between to 27°12’
north to and 30°30' northern latitude and 74°28' east to 77°36’ eastern longitude. It
occupies a geographical area of about 44,212 sq.km. Haryana is a land locked
state located in the northern part of India. The state shares its boundary with Uttar
Pradesh in the East, Punjab in the West, Himachal Pradesh in the North and
Rajasthan in the South. According to 2011 census, its population is 2.53 crore out
of which 13494734 males and 11856728 females. The density is 573 persons per
square kilometer. The sex ratio recorded 877females per thousand males while
child sex ratio recorded 830, which is lowest in national average sex ratio.
Objectives:
(1) To study the spatio-temporal variation child sex ratio in Haryana.
(2) To examine the government initiatives to improving sex ratio in Haryana
Database and Methodology:
The Present research paper is based on mainly secondary source of data which is
derived from census department of India and statistical abstract of Haryana.
Although primary source of data also used in explaining the cause of lowest child
sex ratio.
Spatial pattern of child sex ratio:
The whole state’s child sex ratio average 830 female children per thousand male
children .But on the district level the Child sex ratio varies from district to district
ranges from 775 to 906. All 21 districts are categorized into three groups as
Follows:
Very Low Child Sex Ratio:
