Keywords
Migration
Urban
Rural
Marginalized
Uttar Pradesh
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Abstract
Transgender individuals often face societal marginalization and exclusion, compelling them to migrate not only from rural to urban areas but also from urban to metropolitan cities in search of better and humane conditions. This paper explores the study and data analysis of trends and patterns of migration, their challenges, with a focus on rural-urban placements. Data utilization is from the Census 2011 and recent studies using secondary data as methodology. The research highlights the socio-economic dynamics influencing transgender migration and offers policy recommendations to support this marginalized community all over India, with special reference to Uttar Pradesh. The phenomenon of transgender migration in India represents a complex interplay of social exclusion, economic necessity, cultural traditions, and urban opportunities. Drawing on data from the Census of India 2011, which officially enumerated 487,803 individuals identifying as “transgender” across the country, this study examines the demographic distribution, migration trends, and socio-economic contexts influencing mobility within this marginalized community. The data reveals that Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest transgender population (137,465; 28.2% of the national share), followed by Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bihar. While the Census provides only limited direct information on migration status, patterns can be inferred from state-wise concentrations, urban-rural splits, and occupational distributions.
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