The Changing Demographics of Jalna: Implications for Urban Planning
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper investigates the evolving demographic profile of Jalna and its implications for urban planning in the region. Over the past few decades, Jalna has experienced significant demographic shifts characterized by population growth, changes in age distribution, and migration patterns. These changes have been influenced by factors such as urbanization, economic development, and social dynamics. The paper analyzes the impact of these demographic trends on urban infrastructure, housing needs, transportation systems, and social services. It also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the changing demographics and provides recommendations for integrating demographic considerations into future urban planning initiatives in Jalna. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Trade Complex and Bazaar Samiti located on the north side of Jalna town has a large number of traders from Vidarbha and Jalna town as well as Jalna surrounding area and the number of houses is also increasing due to the increase in population in this area. The total population constitute, 147,029 males and 138,485 females —a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males. 38,834 children are in the age group of 0–6 years, of which 20,338 are boys and 18,496 are girls. The average literacy rate stands at 81.80% with 201,829 literates. Maharashtra’s Jalna is one of the biggest hubs of steel industry in Central India. However, the town in Marathwada has been hit by the economic slowdown in a multitude of ways. Clouds of stress are over the sky of opportunity in Jalna. The history of the city’s steel industry can provide a better perspective to the current situation. The steel business started with one set up in 1964. The then pioneer in the steel industry had direct business. But the steel industry has not been witnessing a steep downfall in growth like other industries. Recently released data about eight core sectors shows that the steel industry is down from 8.9% in July 2018 to 5% in July 2019. However, it being a mega industry, its slowdown comes at a huge price for the economy.
Author: Sonaji, Devkar Bhausaheb
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949699785
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