Geographical analysis

Abstract

In almost all societies of different nations a birth certificate is basic legal document that gives identity to a child and automatically bestows a number of rights to avail the opportunities, facilities and benefits. Similarly, a death certificate ensures the right to inherit property and to claim any available benefit. It is a most important aspect that the registration of births and deaths is also vital for national planning. Without knowing the size and composition of the local population it is impossible for the concerned authorities to decide how much and what type of essential services to provide? And how to pinpoint the diseases or causes that cut-short the lives or premature mortality? Without such data the policy-makers lack reliable evidence to design policies. Thus, every society requires a solid system of births and deaths registration. In view of this vital requirement the researchers in this paper have made an attempt to examine the trend of registered births and deaths in Karnataka state of Indian union.