Population Statistics
Total Population (July 2013 est.)
1,220,800,359
Religion (2001 Census)
Hindu 80.5%
Muslim 13.4%
Christian 2.3%
Sikh 1.9%
other 1.8%
unspecified 0.1%
Urban Population (2011)
31.3% of total population
Rate of Urbanization (2010-15 est.)
2.47% annual rate of change
Death Rate (2013 est.)
7.39 deaths/1,000 population
Birth Rate (2013 est.)
20.24 births/1,000 population
Photo: "Typical city in India" http://www.all-about-india.com/Population-of-India.html
Statistics: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/in.html
History and Settlement
Humans have inhabited India since 250,000 years ago (Mark,
2012). The developments of early Indian settlements were created along rivers
(Mitchell, 2013). Along these river banks, settlers could find the necessities
to live. The ancient river, Sarasvati, and the Indus River had fertile lands
for growing foods (Mitchell, 2013). Also, the river was means for transporting
and trading goods and ideas to help the new civilization prosper (Mitchell,
2013). Archilogical evidence provides materials that suggest popular trade with
Mesopotamia (Mitchell, 2013).
Mohenjo-Daro was a major trading post which made the Harappan civilization an important civilization in ancient India (Mark, 2012). It is believed that the city of Mohenjo-Daro was a major scene for commerce and marketing (Mark, 2012). Terracotta pieces have been found that depict the types of religion and war aspects that went on during the era of the Harappan civilization (Mark, 2012). The Aryans brought horses to the Indian peoples and may have contributed to the way religion and war developed (Mark, 2012). The large civilization began to die out; many archeologists contribute the fall to climate change and uncontrollable floods of the Indus River (Mark, 2012).
The early years of India were marked by specific characteristics. Houses during the beginning years of development were mud brick constructed on open land and were set up according to cardinal direction (Mark, 2012). The large land was used for family gatherings (Mark, 2012). Metal work with copper, lead, and tin were important to create trade materials (Mark, 2012). Hinduism and Buddhism were major contributors to the way ancient Indians lived their lives (Mark, 2012). Both Hinduism and Buddhism changed the culture and social aspects of Indian life in the early developments of India (mark, 2012).
Sources:
Mark , J (Nov. 13, 2012). India. retrieved 2/3/2014, from Ancient History Encyclopedia Web Site:
http://www.ancient.eu.com/india
Mitchell, T (2013). Ancient India Unit: Predicting Areas of Early Settlement in India. retrieved 2/3/2014, from World History Web Site: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/WorldHistory/IndiaUnit/PredictingAreasofSettlementinIndiaActivity.html
Mohenjo-Daro was a major trading post which made the Harappan civilization an important civilization in ancient India (Mark, 2012). It is believed that the city of Mohenjo-Daro was a major scene for commerce and marketing (Mark, 2012). Terracotta pieces have been found that depict the types of religion and war aspects that went on during the era of the Harappan civilization (Mark, 2012). The Aryans brought horses to the Indian peoples and may have contributed to the way religion and war developed (Mark, 2012). The large civilization began to die out; many archeologists contribute the fall to climate change and uncontrollable floods of the Indus River (Mark, 2012).
The early years of India were marked by specific characteristics. Houses during the beginning years of development were mud brick constructed on open land and were set up according to cardinal direction (Mark, 2012). The large land was used for family gatherings (Mark, 2012). Metal work with copper, lead, and tin were important to create trade materials (Mark, 2012). Hinduism and Buddhism were major contributors to the way ancient Indians lived their lives (Mark, 2012). Both Hinduism and Buddhism changed the culture and social aspects of Indian life in the early developments of India (mark, 2012).
Sources:
Mark , J (Nov. 13, 2012). India. retrieved 2/3/2014, from Ancient History Encyclopedia Web Site:
http://www.ancient.eu.com/india
Mitchell, T (2013). Ancient India Unit: Predicting Areas of Early Settlement in India. retrieved 2/3/2014, from World History Web Site: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/WorldHistory/IndiaUnit/PredictingAreasofSettlementinIndiaActivity.html
Settlement Maps
This map depicts the various imporant natural resources that India deals with. In this map, the forests are depicted along with the other natural resources India collects.
Found: http://jeevankuruvilla.blogspot.com/2013/05/warning-signs-from-sky.html
Found: http://jeevankuruvilla.blogspot.com/2013/05/warning-signs-from-sky.html
Here, the differnt vegiational growth of India is shown. The vegitation is also a good way to predict what type of climate goes along with that area. Like the orange area, desert, is hot and dry; and the tropical rainforest areas are humid and warm.
Found: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:India_Natural_vegetation.svg
Found: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:India_Natural_vegetation.svg
Historical Turning Points
1) Introduction of Buddhism
563-483 BCE
Buddhism changed cultural norms of Indian peoeple; as well as, created a new social order.
2) Introduction of Hinduism
6th Century
The new religion encouraged its followers to persue to answers to maintain a pure life.
3) The invasion of Alexander the Great
327 BCE
Foreign inflluence changes the culture of India. Also, Buddhism is affected by the new rulers. Life styles changed with the introduction of new rule.
4) The spread of Isam
712 EC
Islamic rule changed the governemental rulings in India. The new way of control was individual cities under control of one governement.
5) The Silk Road
195 BCE
The Silk Road was a major rout for transporting goods and ideas. Further development of technologies was present. Also, world religions were carried along to new lands.
From: http://www.ancient.eu.com/india/
563-483 BCE
Buddhism changed cultural norms of Indian peoeple; as well as, created a new social order.
2) Introduction of Hinduism
6th Century
The new religion encouraged its followers to persue to answers to maintain a pure life.
3) The invasion of Alexander the Great
327 BCE
Foreign inflluence changes the culture of India. Also, Buddhism is affected by the new rulers. Life styles changed with the introduction of new rule.
4) The spread of Isam
712 EC
Islamic rule changed the governemental rulings in India. The new way of control was individual cities under control of one governement.
5) The Silk Road
195 BCE
The Silk Road was a major rout for transporting goods and ideas. Further development of technologies was present. Also, world religions were carried along to new lands.
From: http://www.ancient.eu.com/india/
More Historical Information
Internet Archive:
https://archive.org/details/ahz6239.0001.001.umich.edu
The Silk Road:
http://www.jcu.edu/faculty/nietupski/rl251/projects/n_silk_road/trade/main.htm
https://archive.org/details/ahz6239.0001.001.umich.edu
The Silk Road:
http://www.jcu.edu/faculty/nietupski/rl251/projects/n_silk_road/trade/main.htm
Gender Demographics
During 1980, India’s population had many young
children with fewer elderly. There were many children under the age of ten, in
1980. The majority of people lived till about their sixties, and few lived
longer than that. In contrast, during 2010 the amount of children under the age
of ten, shrunk by almost 1.5%. Also, there is no longer a small dip at ages
twenty to thirty. The 2010 population pyramid is a smoother decline from young
age to older age. But, there are still few members of the population over the
age of sixty. A major cause for the decrease in younger children is due to the
increase use of birth control since 1980. Birth control became more widely acceptable
and gave mothers a chance to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Also, health care
and medicinal improvements have aided longer live expectancy for those twenty
and thirty year olds that were dying in 1980. Overall, India’s population is on
rise and with continued improvements, longer lives could be achieved.
http://geography.about.com/od/culturalgeography/a/demotransition.htm
Graphs From: http://populationpyramid.net/india/1980/
http://populationpyramid.net/india/
http://geography.about.com/od/culturalgeography/a/demotransition.htm
Graphs From: http://populationpyramid.net/india/1980/
http://populationpyramid.net/india/