Analysis of Occupational Structure in Barmer

Abstract

The study of occupational structure of a population lets us understand the composition of its workforce. It enables social scientists to measure the development of that area and also helps in formulating future plans. This paper shows the distribution of workers in four different categories of economic activity in Rajasthan and Barmer district. It discusses about the main, marginal and non-workers and also draws a comparison between the working population of males and females in various sectors.