Migrants in Maharashtra
A data visualisation case study of who moves to Maharashtra, where they settle, and why, built from Census of India migration tables.
Duration
2 weeks
Methods
Sheets to gather data and Canva to visualise it
Focus
Data Visualisation
Making a large dataset easier to read.
From raw data to visual narratives.
Collect migration data from the Census source.
Organise and prepare the dataset in Google Sheets.
Build maps, charts and comparisons in Flourish and Canva.
Compare district, demographic patterns & shape a narrative.
Migration begins with a place of origin.
Most migrants came from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, followed by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
Migration is not evenly distributed.
Top 5: Higher Migration Counts
Thane, Pune, Mumbai Suburban, Nashik and Kolhapur.
Low 5: Lower Migration Counts
Hingoli, Gadchiroli, Washim, Gondiya and Bhandara.
Higher Migration Count Districts
Lower Migration Count Districts
Numbers sit inside real-world conditions.
Migrants as per Gender
Migrants as per Residence
Migrants in District as per Gender
Behind every number is a journey.
People from all over India have come to Maharashtra for jobs, studies, marriage, or a better life. While big cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane attracted men for work, many women moved to rural areas like Hingoli after marriage. Some were pushed by struggles like drought and unemployment, others were pulled by hopes of better opportunities. Behind every number is a real story — of dreams, courage, and the search for a new beginning.
