International Institute for Population Sciences
Deemed to be University (An Autonomous Organization of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India)

Maharashtra exhibits a dynamic socio-economic environment characterized by rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and cultural diversity. These dynamic attributes contribute to the state's allure as a destination for migrants seeking better opportunities and livelihoods. However, the specific reasons behind women's migration to Maharashtra remain a subject of inquiry, necessitating a closer examination of the underlying factors shaping migration patterns. Looking at data from both the 2001 and 2011 Indian censuses helps in understanding how female migration patterns have changed over ten years. It lets us compare different times, 2 seeing how migration has changed, where people are moving to, and who is moving. These census years also cover important events and policies, which help in understanding how they affect migration. The detailed information from the census helps in understanding the different backgrounds of migrants, and comparing data from different regions helps in making targeted policies. Using census data also helps in studying migration over a long time, and seeing how it changes. Overall, studying female migration using data from the 2001 and 2011 censuses gives us a better understanding of how migration works, including trends, policies, who is moving where, and how things change over time.