Abstract

Author:

Muhmad Haider, Farheen Siddiqui, Jabir Hasan Khan

Doi: 10.26480/magg.01.2026.18.25

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This study looks at how the dependency ratio and the socio-economic status of people in India’re connected to each other. We used data from the 2011 Census and other sources to see how the dependency ratio and the socio-economic status of people in India vary across regions in India. The socio-economic status of a place is determined by things like how money people make how much education they have and if they have access to basic amenities like schools and hospitals. Our study shows that there are differences in socio-economic status across India. We used a type of analysis called Geographic Information System to look at the relationship between dependency ratios and socio-economic indicators. Our findings suggest that states with high dependency ratios tend to have a socio-economic status. For example, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have high dependency ratios and lower socio-economic status. On the hand Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have lower dependency ratios and better socio-economic conditions. These findings are important for people who make policies. They suggest that if we try to reduce poverty and improve education and healthcare, we can help reduce the dependency ratio and improve the socio- status of people in India. This is something that policymakers should think about when they’re making decisions about how to help people in India. The dependency ratio and the socio-economic status of people in India are connected so we need to think about both things when we are trying to make life better for people, in India.