Trends and Patterns of Migration from Jharkhand, India

Purpose of the study: The central aim of this study is to comprehend and delineate trends and patterns of migration in Jharkhand. The basic purpose behind taking up migration for the study is to understand the problem and its impact on social status, which is directly related to the development and empowerment of all sections of society. This paper brings different bodies of literature together to provide an organized and structured framework. Methodology: This paper has been written as a systematic literature review using Preferred Report Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). The relevance of the included publications could be justified based on their language and relativity in the field of social sciences. Main Findings: Migration from Jharkhand encompasses various patterns, including labor migration, women's migration, seasonal migration, rural-urban migration, and tribal migration. Seasonal migration is particularly prevalent among marginalized and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups within the state. Research indicates a noteworthy inverse correlation between economic status and temporary migration, highlighting that economically deprived segments, such as Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, exhibit a higher inclination toward seasonal migration. This trend underscores the distress-driven nature of migration in Jharkhand. Rural-to-urban migration accounts for over half of all seasonal migration, primarily driven by economic motives. Migration, to some extent, reflects the developmental processes underway in the region. Application of the study: The detailed analysis of the concept and paradigms involved in migration, will be most useful for academicians, post-graduate researchers, and graduate students who seek to specialize in the area of migration from Jharkhand. This paper will also be helpful to policymakers in analyzing the developmental process in Jharkhand. Originality/Novelty of the Study: This paper brings different bodies of literature together to provide an organized and structured framework. This ensured that the review process was more authentic and non-biased. The indexed literature was very helpful in the formation of a systematic literature review. The articles that are selected for study are mainly focused on evaluating trends and patterns of migration in Jharkhand.