Abstract:
The word population refers to number of persons living within a geographical area at a given time. The demographic study is major determinant of any city’s socio economic profile. To realize the forthcoming policy levers to manipulate the future size, structure and distribution of population, it is essential to understand factors responsible for population dynamics. Population studies of Lahore are exactly important from planning point of view, until and unless we do not know about a dual population size in detail we cannot do successful planning. Identification and analysis of population growth in Lahore, in advance will help in effectual infrastructure planning in urban areas of Lahore metropolis. In order to understand the manners of such population growth, which is crucial for sound environmental planning and resource management, current study of Lahore is carried out.
Page(s):
53-58
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Scientific Research, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Year: 2009