A Deep Dive into the Social Dimension Revealed by the 2011 Census
The movement of people in Tamil Nadu is deeply intertwined with family ties and social structures, far exceeding the simple pursuit of employment. Data from the 2011 Census clearly documents this complex reality. The dominant driving forces behind migration, eclipsing work and education, are moving with the household and marriage. Over 60% of the movement between districts is governed by these two fundamental factors.
